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Testing New Actuator

A project log for Building an Assistive Robotic Arm

We are building an assistive robotic arm for my daughter who recently became paralyzed in her left arm.

bodo-hoenenBodo Hoenen 09/21/2016 at 17:360 Comments

We are testing out the new actuator today, sponsored to us by Actuonix. This is the L16 63:1 ratio with a 50mm stroke. It has double the torque, increases the speed and only adds a few grams of weight compared to the previous version we tested with. I needed to adjust the prototype a little and we will need to do some more work on it.

Testing new actuator from Actuonix

Have EXP in 3d software? please help!

In addition, we are continuing to work on the 3D files that we generated by using the Kinect and Microsoft 3D Builder. If someone has exp on how to use those files within F360, solidworks or another application, please reach out. I am struggling to figure out how to clean up the 3d file, remove detail we dont need and then to use that to design a fitted cast around my daughter's arm.


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