eHandsl
Solo
Overview
Developed, and assembled a working soft exoskeleton prosthetic to assist those with complete or partial hand paralysis by aiding in closing the user's hand via the user’s foot.
Validated a correlation between hand paralysis, a loss of independence, and a decline in mental health by conducting digital research, interviewing physical therapists, nurse managers, nurses, and residents at 10+ nursing facilities, and surveying in-person and online yielding 100+ responses.
Fabricated majority of mechanical components by modeling parts on Fusion 360 and printing on a Bambu X1 Carbon, while also writing code, and soldering and wiring all electronic components to allow control via an Arduino Nano microcontroller.
Created a 90+ page document including methods and results of research, process and timeline during development, methods and results of testing.
Presented device in front of an audience through a slideshow and demonstrative video.
Details
Photo with a resident I spoke to.
Graph of data acquired via interviews and surveys proving a correlation between degree of disability and loss of independence.
Input order combinations and their respective action.
Schematic of electronic components in the project.
