TY - JOUR
T1 - Objective performance analysis of artificial hands towards improvements of function
AU - Gilad, Issachar
N1 - Funding Information:
Acknowledgments . The study was supported by the Rehabilitation Division of the Ministry of Defence in Israel and by the Technion Foundation for preliminary research in the field of work study.
PY - 1986/4
Y1 - 1986/4
N2 - Micromotion analysis of the performance of below-elbow amputees is introduced. This procedure served as an objective method of evaluating amputees performance abilities, while using a standard body-powered hook device. Based on the results of such evaluation, it was possible to define which part of motion patterns should be considered for improving the design of a prosthetic device. Biomechanical and design considerations, derived from performance time measurements, indicate criteria for the improved design. A new configuration of body-powered hook is suggested.
AB - Micromotion analysis of the performance of below-elbow amputees is introduced. This procedure served as an objective method of evaluating amputees performance abilities, while using a standard body-powered hook device. Based on the results of such evaluation, it was possible to define which part of motion patterns should be considered for improving the design of a prosthetic device. Biomechanical and design considerations, derived from performance time measurements, indicate criteria for the improved design. A new configuration of body-powered hook is suggested.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=0022704261&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1080/00140138608968290
DO - 10.1080/00140138608968290
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C2 - 3709508
AN - SCOPUS:0022704261
SN - 0014-0139
VL - 29
SP - 553
EP - 561
JO - Ergonomics
JF - Ergonomics
IS - 4
ER -