Assistive Wrist Brace
This project is innovative and does not yet exist in the market, so I am hesitant to post online any project material (images, detailed descriptions, CAD drawings, calculations, etc.) until I am sure how to best proceed with the invention. However, here I will describe the processes I used and the background of the project: This project helps those with hand and/or wrist ailments (such as arthritis, carpal tunnel, tendonitis, hand paralysis, etc.) perform gripping functions. I have worked on it for about 6 months, and I have gained much experience with the mechanical design process throughout these months. It began as part of a manufacturing and design course at Stanford (ME203), and at the presentation for that class a faculty member approached me and offered for me to continue the project as an independent study. I accepted and continued to improve the design. I used the following processes: laser cutting, 3D printing, machining (mill), threading, sh...
