Exoesqueleto potenciador de fuerza para la mano.

Abstract

The work component carried out seeks to implement a preliminary study that allows the evaluation of the grip strength developed by the hand together with the incorporation of a previously selected exoskeleton prototype. The intention is to establish grip strength as a fundamental parameter that must be taken into account for the functional validation of exoskeleton prototypes intended for areas of medicine, physical rehabilitation, health and occupational safety. To achieve this, an exoskeleton design for the hand was defined using the quality function, conceptual designs were proposed by applying tools present in the concurrent design, and the best alternative was selected for prototyping by incorporating multicriteria methods for decision-making. of decisions. Once the exoskeleton materialized, the collaborating subject proceeded to carry out experimental tests to record the power cylindrical grip force, in addition to detecting errors made in the procedure. Carrying out pilot experimental tests confirmed mistakes made and parameters not considered in the procedure. With this, corrective measures were adopted for the elaboration of a test protocol, guaranteeing a reproducible and reliable procedure in the force measurement process of the cylindrical power grip.