Strain distribution on a finger link: a static simulation study
Strain distribution on a finger link: a static simulation study
Functional prosthetics hands which have the ability to help amputees perform tasks in daily life have been developed over many years. These hands need a control system which is fed information from sensors mounted on a prosthetic hand and human–machine interface. A variety of sensors therefore been developed for the prosthetic hand to measure fingertip force, joint angle (position), object slip, texture and temperature. However, most of the strain/stress sensors are attached to the fingertip. In this paper, the potential positions for strain sensors on the side of the finger link of the prosthetic hand are investigated that, in the future, will allow for force control in a lateral or key grip. With modified links of a Southampton Hand, some promising positions for strain sensors have been determined. On some of the links, the strain sensor can be used as an indicator to show the angle of the finger during a curling operation.
prosthetic hand, strain sensor, simulation, Southampton hand
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Liu, Jiawen
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Chappell, Paul
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White, Neil
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Liu, Jiawen
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Chappell, Paul
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White, Neil
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Liu, Jiawen, Chappell, Paul and White, Neil
(2018)
Strain distribution on a finger link: a static simulation study.
Journal of Medical Engineering & Technology, .
(doi:10.1080/03091902.2018.1492040).
Abstract
Functional prosthetics hands which have the ability to help amputees perform tasks in daily life have been developed over many years. These hands need a control system which is fed information from sensors mounted on a prosthetic hand and human–machine interface. A variety of sensors therefore been developed for the prosthetic hand to measure fingertip force, joint angle (position), object slip, texture and temperature. However, most of the strain/stress sensors are attached to the fingertip. In this paper, the potential positions for strain sensors on the side of the finger link of the prosthetic hand are investigated that, in the future, will allow for force control in a lateral or key grip. With modified links of a Southampton Hand, some promising positions for strain sensors have been determined. On some of the links, the strain sensor can be used as an indicator to show the angle of the finger during a curling operation.
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In preparation date: 1 June 2018
Accepted/In Press date: 18 June 2018
e-pub ahead of print date: 20 August 2018
Keywords:
prosthetic hand, strain sensor, simulation, Southampton hand
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Local EPrints ID: 424870
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/424870
ISSN: 0309-1902
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