Title :
E-GRIP [grasping device for disabled persons]
Author :
Sanchez, Sonia ; Hallowell, Brooke ; Enderle, John D.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Syst. Eng., Connecticut Univ., Storrs, CT, USA
Abstract :
The E-GRIP grasping device enables a wearer, with limited manual strength and dexterity, to grip implements with handles such as golf clubs, brooms, rakes, and shovels. Grip strength is achieved by unique usage of externally located shape memory metal wires. The device is also voice controlled for hands free operation
Keywords :
dexterous manipulators; handicapped aids; intelligent actuators; shape memory effects; speaker recognition; speech recognition equipment; E-GRIP grasping device; Voice-Direct chip; control module; disability aid; driver module; externally located shape memory metal wires; five-digit exoskeleton glove; grip module; grip strength; hands free operation; voice controlled device; voice recognition module; Actuators; Contracts; Educational institutions; Fingers; Grasping; Microcontrollers; Shape; Speech recognition; Systems engineering and theory; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 2000. Proceedings of the IEEE 26th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Storrs, CT
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6341-8
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2000.842433
