Host: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
Name : [in Japanese]
Date : May 27, 2020 - May 30, 2020
Existing gripping assist devices in the market is the type of power assist gloves. However, the problem is that the device becomes large and it takes time to mount. In this study, we focus on the pinch motion with an the index finger and thumb, and develop a device that support gripping force triggered by other fingers. The developed device should be compact and easily removable, namely that can be used when assistance is needed and can be easily removed after the operation is completed. A non-powered type, a power type with pneumatic drive and powered type with water pressure. The effectiveness of three developed devices are verified through some experiments.
