Alvaro Basoalto

Mr. Alvaro Basoalto


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Academic Career Length

6Years (2021-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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24 September 2021 in Machines
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DEDanilo Estay
Danilo Estay
ABAlvaro Basoalto
Alvaro Basoalto
JRJorge Alfredo Ardila Rey
Jorge Alfredo Ardila Rey
MLMatias Cerda Luna
Matias Cerda Luna
RBRodrigo Barraza
Rodrigo Barraza
This paper describes the design of a prosthetic hand for wrist amputations. The mechanism considers the use of three actuators: one each for the movement of the little finger, annular finger, and middle finger. The second actuator controls the index finger, and the third controls the thumb. The prototype is considered relevant as it is able to move the distal phalanx in all fingers; the little, annular, and middle fingers are able to adapt to the shape of the object being gripped (adaptive grip). The sequence of movements achieved with the thumb emulate the opposition/reposition and flexion/extension movements, commanded by a single actuator. The proposed design was built by additive manufacturing and effortlessly achieves a large number of grips. Additionally, the prosthesis could perform specific movements, such as holding a needle, although this grip demands higher precision in the control of the fingers. Due to the manufacturing method, the prosthesis weighs only 200 g, increasing to 450 g when the actuators are included, therefore weighing less than an average adult’s hand.