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Flexy-Hand
by Gyrobot
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A proof of concept printable hand with "live hinge" flexible joints. Individually activated fingers using [Filaflex](http://recreus.com/) filament as tendons.
Printed in [Makerbot Translucent Red](http://store.makerbot.com/translucent-red-pla) and [Filaflex](http://recreus.com/) hinges.
Re-mix this idea into your own robotic or prosthetic project.
- Fingers open automatically, no return tendons or springs needed.
- "Frictionless" articulation - no rubbing parts.
- Stretchable tendons offering adaptive grip on irregular objects (only one motor required to activate all fingers).
- Fully printable solution, no vitamins required.
- Tough and rugged.
- Realistic form under a surgical glove (see images).
Video here : http://youtu.be/K8mtqPTJ-Ys
Video review here : http://youtu.be/Z70YWNuOB8E Thanks to [3DUniverse.org](http://www.3duniverse.org/2014/03/11/the-flexy-hand-3d-printed-prosthetic-proof-of-concept/) and [jesimon](http://www.thingiverse.com/
Printed in [Makerbot Translucent Red](http://store.makerbot.com/translucent-red-pla) and [Filaflex](http://recreus.com/) hinges.
Re-mix this idea into your own robotic or prosthetic project.
- Fingers open automatically, no return tendons or springs needed.
- "Frictionless" articulation - no rubbing parts.
- Stretchable tendons offering adaptive grip on irregular objects (only one motor required to activate all fingers).
- Fully printable solution, no vitamins required.
- Tough and rugged.
- Realistic form under a surgical glove (see images).
Video here : http://youtu.be/K8mtqPTJ-Ys
Video review here : http://youtu.be/Z70YWNuOB8E Thanks to [3DUniverse.org](http://www.3duniverse.org/2014/03/11/the-flexy-hand-3d-printed-prosthetic-proof-of-concept/) and [jesimon](http://www.thingiverse.com/
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