Development of an externally powered below-elbow prosthetic hand for children

- Design and fabrication of externally powered prosthetic hand and wrist -

Abstract

This study is developing an externally powered prosthetic hand for children to loss point from the elbow. In this report, we explain the design concept of the externally powered prosthetic for children, the design of its model, the manufacture technique, and developing a shape memory alloy actuator as the driving source of the prosthetic hand.