3D Printing Technology for a
Robotic Prosthetic Arm

Mioelectric Sensor
Control Interface made using on LabVIEW
3D Design
Arm prototype and EMG sensor connected to a user for testing.
Arm prototype and EMG sensor connected to a user for testing.
Arm prototype and EMG sensor connected to a user for testing.

Skills and Tools Used

C++ | LabVIEW | Control Design | 3D Printing

Summary

This article explores the feasibility of using 3D-printable technology towards the development of low-cost robotic prosthetics. Two prototypes were fabricated including a hand controlled by a wearable instrumented glove and an arm controlled by electromyographic (EMG) sensors on the user’s muscles. Finger motions were controlled by servomotors, and the rotation of each servomotor was achieved using a microcontroller.