Article

In this article, we set forth a detailed analysis of the mechanical
characteristics of anthropomorphic prosthetic hands. We report on an empirical
study concerning the performance of several commercially available myoelectric
prosthetic hands, including the Vincent, iLimb, iLimb Pulse, Bebionic, Bebionic
v2, and Michelangelo hands.
We investigated the finger design and kinematics,
mechanical joint coupling, and actuation methods of these commercial prosthetic
hands. The empirical findings are supplemented with a compilation of published
data on both commercial and prototype research prosthetic hands. We discuss
numerous mechanical design parameters by referencing examples in the literature.
Crucial design trade-offs are highlighted, including number of actuators and hand
complexity, hand weight, and grasp force. Finally, we offer a set of rules of
thumb regarding the mechanical design of anthropomorphic prosthetic hands.

Langue : ANGLAIS