1. 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
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2. 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.
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3. Selected Concept Flexion/Extension Air Muscles Returning Tendons
Cable Guide
Control System
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