Dexterity

Inspiration

According to a World Health Organization assesment only 1 in 10 people in need of prostheses are actually able to get one. Since the main concern was cost we strove to produce an comletly open source and fairly cheap componets. Our project was designed to work with the upcoming technology from g.tec being used to control our dexterity device. While this tech is expensive keeping us up to date with future prospects.

What it does

Our device runs on a simple arduino script that can be pulled from our github and plugged into a home made kit for under $15. The 3d printed arms open up to 22 mm and then close based on data from the g.tec unicorn.

How we built it

We 3d modeled our parts using SolidWorks CAD software. Simple arduino commands were written to control our motors and assited by Claude we were able to create a system to translate the EEG data from the unicorn black.

Challenges we ran into

There were some general issues that we ran into involed the integration of our 3d modeled parts with the connection to our servors.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We were able to create a fully actuating system that uses information produced by the unicorn black headset.

What we learned

We learned about the ways that the brain produces signals and how the unicorn black is able to collect that information and produce actionable results.

What's next for Dexterity

We hope to desing better and more efficent grabbing mechanisms and incorporate new technology produced by unicorn black. As well as adapt to other prostheses development and issues.