CIS Anthropomorphic Hand Team Members: Tom Billings, Mike Stock, Scott Shugh, Ananya Majumder, Kit Buckley

Rapid Prototyping process Model generated in ProE, exported as STL Printer works like an ink-jet, but prints two media Hot ABS plastic Water soluble filler material for negative spaces After printing, part is submerged in hot water bath for a few hours to dissolve filler

Rapid Prototyped Palm Used 4.7 cubic in of material (~$27) Print time – 4.8 hours

Structural - Fingers Current Future Connected finger to hand Making fingers too thick (width) Drill works for cord holes Brainstormed connection for elastic band Future Make thinner fingers Drill-friendly indents Make Elastic Band connection

Control Overview See Visio Files

Software Control Installed CodeWarrior Development Studio Wrote Pulse Generator Code Successfully Simulated using CodeWarrior’s Full Chip Simulation Failed to run on microcontroller Setup Microcontroller Connected Computer and Microcontroller via Terminal and Received Connection Verification Could not load test routines CodeWarrior could not detect connection

Parts List Touch Sensors Order Status: Order #: A112780, estimated arrival: 10 business days from 1/11/08