Thumb Exoskeleton Mechanical Design

Thumb Exoskeleton Mechanical Design

Our project goal is focused on the creation of a robotic mechanism that will aid in the rehabilitation of stroke victims. The design goal of the project is creating a 2-degree of freedom, 5-bar spherical mechanism that attaches to a patient’s thumb. This thumb mechanism will be added to an existing robotic exoskeleton that is designed for curling the middle and index fingers. The whole robotic system will be used to administer and study movement therapy after a patient has experienced a stroke.

Team Members

Ryan Burr, Mechanical Engineering
Avery Fraizer, Mechanical Engineering
Royal Elder, Mechanical Engineering

Client/Sponsor

Eric Wolbrecht, U of I Department of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty Advisor

Joel Perry, U of I Department of Mechanical Engineering