Abstract:

In this work, the authors present a results of student team project. Team consisting of students from several faculties of university made interdisciplinary team to design a conceptual design of smart adapter on the prothesis of the upper limb for children. The presented device was developed from scratch, and results were presented publicly. The goal of the project was to innovate existing solutions in terms of concept, construction and industrial design, while complying specified and other implicit requirements. The specific goal of the project is to develop an upper limb prosthesis that will match to the specific needs of the target group - toddlers and young children aged 1-3 years. This the prosthesis should be easy to adjust, ergonomic, safe and suitable for support the development of the early child´s skills. It was also be part of a wider rehabilitation and pedagogy process.