Kinetic Finger

In May 2015, I set out on a challenge to develop a functional finger prosthetic that would not only be revolutionary, but would be accessible to anybody on the planet- for free.

The "Kinetic finger" is a body-powered device that has no complicated moving parts, and utilizes TPE flexible hinges to allow the finger to open and close in a realistic manner.

The design is unobtrusive, allowing the "Kinetic finger" to be used under work gloves.

During trial, finger amputees were able to pick and place a wide variety of heavy and light objects, as well as play a piano and finger pick a guitar.

The "Kinetic finger" is designed to look like an accessory, similar to a watch, that can be attached and removed as the user pleases.

This is a continuous work in progress, so files will be updated over time. Please share your experiences and trials to help me to continuously improve this design.

Feel free to e-mail my team at [email protected] for any questions or feedback.

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