Mechanical Glove

BY JEFFREY MILLER, RYAN ROKICKI & SHWETA SEN

Goals

Blank Needs Metric Matrix

Background Research

Idea 1

Idea 2

Idea 3

Idea 4

Idea 5

Where does our elastic component mount

to?

Prototype 1 (alpha)
Iteration 1
Fastening the straps
Prototype 2 (beta)
Iteration 3 - Improving the finger mounts
Back to the drawing board
Iteration 4
Iteration 5
Iteration 6 - Elastic strap stability

Iteration 7 - knuckle cut-out

Iteration 8 - Easier approach to threading
Final Product
CAD
CAD
Testing Needs
Testing Needs
The tension
measured in the
strap was
comparable to the
average grip
strength.
Testing Needs
Evaluating Needs Metric Matrix
Reflection
Positive Aspects Negative Aspects
Lightweight
Don/Doff easily (difficult to analyse)
Adjustable
Durable
Weatherproof
Washable
Rotational freedom
Not as low profile as we would have
preferred it to be
What we learned...

Further Improvement

Thank you for your time and attention.