In Vietnam, the escalating number of amputees, reaching 200,000 in 1996 and rising by 3–4% yearly, highlights the urgent demand for reasonable price and advanced control prosthetic solutions. This work focused on developing a prosthetic hand utilizing 3D printing technology and gesture recognition-based control systems. A key contribution of this work is the creation of a user-friendly interface for recording and simulating hand gestures, allowing for intuitive control and remote operation. The versatility of 3D printing allowed for easy customization and achieved significant cost reductions, making it a more accessible option compared to existing market alternatives, aligned with the economic considerations of the Vietnamese population. Despite limitations such as the absence of an opposable thumb and concerns regarding material durability, the prosthetic arm demonstrated commendable degrees of freedom, succeeded in ultimately enhancing the user experience. These advancements offer potential applications in education and hazardous work environments. Future directions involve integrating additional 3D printing materials, addressing grip limitations, and exploring haptic feedback integration.

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Design and Fabrication of a Remote Controlled Mechanical Underactuated Prosthetic Arm Utilizing Fused Deposition Modeling 3D Printing Technology

  • Duc Anh Dang Tran,
  • Le Giang Tran

摘要

In Vietnam, the escalating number of amputees, reaching 200,000 in 1996 and rising by 3–4% yearly, highlights the urgent demand for reasonable price and advanced control prosthetic solutions. This work focused on developing a prosthetic hand utilizing 3D printing technology and gesture recognition-based control systems. A key contribution of this work is the creation of a user-friendly interface for recording and simulating hand gestures, allowing for intuitive control and remote operation. The versatility of 3D printing allowed for easy customization and achieved significant cost reductions, making it a more accessible option compared to existing market alternatives, aligned with the economic considerations of the Vietnamese population. Despite limitations such as the absence of an opposable thumb and concerns regarding material durability, the prosthetic arm demonstrated commendable degrees of freedom, succeeded in ultimately enhancing the user experience. These advancements offer potential applications in education and hazardous work environments. Future directions involve integrating additional 3D printing materials, addressing grip limitations, and exploring haptic feedback integration.