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2026 Poster Session C
C71 - Optimization of 3D Printed Prosthetic Hands
Globally, thousands of individuals lose limbs and struggle to access affordable, effective, and reliable prosthetics.
2026 Poster Session C
C71 - Optimization of 3D Printed Prosthetic Hands
Mentor: Jessica Sparks, Ph.D.
Globally, thousands of individuals lose limbs and struggle to access affordable, effective, and reliable prosthetics. Commercial myoelectric prosthetic hands are often priced between $20,000 and $60,000 (Delano, 2019). Current low-cost 3D-printed models lack finger mobility and grip precision, inhibiting users' independence and quality of life. This project aims to solve this issue by creating a reproducible, low-cost, and semi-myoelectric hand that is functional and affordable.