Research Article

HyPro: A Multi-DoF Hybrid-Powered Transradial Robotic Prosthesis

Table 5

Powering methods to actuate grasping patterns.

Control input signalMechanismOutput
External power for hand preshapingBody power for grasp execution
Slider tendon ASlider tendon BThumb motorSlider tendon C + thumb flexor tendon

PowerIdleIdle1st positionPulledPower grasp
TipPulledIdle2nd positionPulledTip grasp
IndexPulledIdle3rd positionIdleIndex point
LateralIdlePulled3rd positionPulledLateral grasp
HookIdlePulled3rd positionIdleHook grasp