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DESIGN OF A SIMPLIFIED 3D-PRINTED ARTIFICIAL UNDERACTUATED HAND

Part of: Design Methods

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 June 2020

A. Orabona ,
A. Palazzi ,
S. Graziosi ,
F. Ferrise  and
M. Bordegoni
A. Orabona
Affiliation:
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
A. Palazzi
Affiliation:
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
S. Graziosi*
Affiliation:
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
F. Ferrise
Affiliation:
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
M. Bordegoni
Affiliation:
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
*
*serena.graziosi@polimi.it

Abstract

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The recent interest in human-robot interaction requires the development of new gripping solutions, compared to those already available and widely used. One of the most advanced solutions in nature is that of the human hand, and several research contributions try to replicate its functionality. Technological advances in manufacturing technologies and design tools are opening possibilities in the design of new solutions. The paper reports the results of the design of an underactuated artificial robotic hand, designed by exploiting the benefits offered by additive manufacturing technologies.

Keywords

additive manufacturingmechatronics3D printingdesign for additive manufacturing

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Proceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference , Volume 1 , May 2020 , pp. 1027 - 1036
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