UW - Prosthetic Design

Student Project  

The Product

This was a design challenge to create a prosthetic arm. I relied on the downward weight of the upper arm to power a pedal. This pedal was the driver for a pinching mechanism that operated a hand. The hand had unique properties as well. It relied on a series of steps that a rubber band wrapped around. The rubber band double as a gripping texture because of the material, but also a soft touch because it flexed.

Seattle Times Article

My Role

Industrial Designer 

Responsibilities 

-Plastic Design

-Plastic Engineering

-User Testing