Mechatronic hands : prosthetic and robotic design /

This book describes the technical design characteristics of the main components that go into forming an artificial hand whether it is a simple design that does not have a natural appearance or a more complicated design where there are multiple movements of the fingers and thumb.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Chappell, Paul H
Published: Institution of Engineering & Technology,
Publisher Address: London :
Publication Dates: 2016.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: IET control, robotics and sensors series ; 105
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Summary: This book describes the technical design characteristics of the main components that go into forming an artificial hand whether it is a simple design that does not have a natural appearance or a more complicated design where there are multiple movements of the fingers and thumb.
Carrier Form: xviii, 167 pages : illustrations, forms ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781785611544 (hardback) :
1785611542 (hardback)
Index Number: RD756
CLC: R318.17
Call Number: R318.17/C467
Contents: Acknowledgements -- Preface -- List of Symbols -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Mechanisms -- 3. Sensors -- 4. Control -- 5. Hand assessment -- 6. Future directions -- Index.