Description: The objective of this project is to make a low-cost, endoskeletal, prosthetic hand available for purchase for upper limb amputees in the USA and abroad. Through collaboration with the DVA Palo Alto for feasibility and development, Hosmer Dorrance Corporation will commit to the commercialization and distribution of the product. This project is for Phase I of a SBIR grant from the Department of Education to Hosmer Dorrance Corporation. By way of a contract to the Rehabilitation R&D Center via PAIRE, Center staff will participate in the project. Milestone: The Phase I effort to develop and test one finger for optimum finger mechanism, soft tissue/foam, and skin has been completed. The Center has designed and fabricated the finger mechanism while Hosmer Dorrance Corporation has developed the foam and skin and has conducted the initial testing. Under a Phase II proposal, the company will develop and test the entire hand based on findings of the present Phase I work. Reference:
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