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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. Control Overview
See Visio Files

6. 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

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