3D Printed Robotic Hand with Piezoresistive Touch Capability

This work proposes the design of a low-cost sensory glove system that complements operation 3D-printed mechanical hand prosthesis, providing it with ability to detect touch, locate and even measure intensity associated forces. Firstly, production prosthetic model was performed using 3D printing, which allowed for quick cheap robotic implementation allows controlled movements high performance possibility easily replacing each piece individually. Secondly, we construction instrumentation complementary mimicry add-on system, focusing on sense touch as primary target. Using piezoresistive sensors attached palm glove, multi-sensor developed able quantify forces exerted glove. showed promising results could be used springboard develop more complex multifunctional in future.