P08023: Air Muscle Artificial Limb Jonathan Kasper Project Manger (ME) Jenna Fike Lead Engineer (EE) Matt Lewis Design Lead (ME) Josa Hanzlik Mechanical Engineer Ellen Cretekos Mechanical Engineer Nick Rappa Mechanical Engineer Eric Giang Electrical Engineer Mark McKann Mechanical Engineer Sponsor: Dr. Kathleen Lamkin-Kennard ProjectReviewRev-.doc
Project Description Project Statement: “Develop a Scalable Robotic Limb that Accurately Models All Degrees of Freedom of the Fingers.” Market: RIT Biomechanical Program Showcase for New Technology Key High Level Needs / Engineering Specs Realistic Finger Motions 4 DOF in Fingers # Tendons, # Muscles Reliability Finger Displacement, +/- 10% Low Cost Air Muscle = $8 approx. Scalability ½ Scale Control Repeatability Supplied Air Pressure 30 psi. ProjectReviewRev-.doc
Selected Concept Flexion/Extension Air Muscles Returning Tendons Cable Guide Control System ProjectReviewRev-.doc