Abstract
New manufacturing and rapid prototyping technologies have fueled the creation of affordable and easy to replicate upper-limb prostheses. In this matter, many types and designs of 3D-printed upper-limb prostheses have been created over the last years. However, there is no consensus in the testing methodology for these devices regarding their mechanical capabilities and the comparisons authors can make are limited to their own metrics, which could be considered as a subjective approach. In order to tackle this issue, this work revises the existing methods for testing both the mechanical resistance and the mechanical performance or efficiency of upper-limb prostheses; specifically, the ones that are relevant for 3D-printed body-powered prostheses. Then, the adaptations needed to apply these methods to 3D-printed prostheses are discussed. Finally, recommendations are given for prosthetists and researchers in order to execute reliable tests that can be compared across different hand prosthesis designs.
Original language | American English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings - 2018 IEEE 18th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering, BIBE 2018 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 170-176 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781538662168 |
DOIs | |
State | Indexed - 6 Dec 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 18th IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering, BIBE 2018 - Taichung, Taiwan, Province of China Duration: 29 Oct 2018 → 31 Oct 2018 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings - 2018 IEEE 18th International Conference on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering, BIBE 2018 |
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Conference
Conference | 18th IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Bioengineering, BIBE 2018 |
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Country/Territory | Taiwan, Province of China |
City | Taichung |
Period | 29/10/18 → 31/10/18 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2018 IEEE.
Keywords
- 3d-printing
- Benchmark testing
- Body-powered prostheses
- Material testing
- Upper-limb prosthetics