Abstract
In this work, the design of a robotic hand with 7 degrees of freedom is presented that allows greater flexibility, achieving the usual actions performed by a normal hand. The work consists of a prototype designed with linear actuators and a myoelectric sensor, following the mechanism of the University of Toronto for the management of functional phalanges. The design, construction description, components, and recommendations for the elaboration of a flexible and useful robotic hand for amputee patients with a residual limb for the socket are presented.
Keywords: Robotic hand, Degree of freedom, Toronto´s Mechanism, lineal actuator.
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