A TRIZ-driven conceptualisation of finger grip enhancer designs for the elderly

Background: Elderly people with severe finger weakness may need assistive health technology interventions. Finger impedes the elderly in executing activities of daily living such as unbuttoning shirts and opening clothes pegs. While studies have related ageing effects, there appears to be no research that uses an algorithmic problem-solving approach theory inventive (TRIZ) recommend grip technologies resolve issue among elderly. Using TRIZ, this study aims conceptualise enhancer designs for people. Methods: Several TRIZ tools cause-and-effect chain (CEC) analysis, engineering contradiction, physical substance-field analysis are used solutions assist their day-to-day pinching activities. Results: Based on segmentation principle, a assistant concept powered by miniature linear actuator is recommended. Specific product development processes further actuation system. The concluded chosen should use DC motor actuate fingers through tendon cables triggered push start button. Conclusions: Finger pinch degradation worsens quality life A assists effective option people, not only but also mental well-being society.