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Design and development of an interface between the user and the tendo device

Bengtsson, Ylva and Jaworowski, Naemi (2023) MMKM10 20202
Innovation
Abstract (Swedish)
When a↵ected by a high spinal cord injury the first wish is to regain the ability
to walk. However, in a short matter of time, the wish to use the hands
increases and is considered the most desired ability to recover. The injured
nerves cannot be healed, but with the use of AI technology and sensors, small
preserved muscle activities can be detected.
The company Tendo AB has developed a gripping aid, the tendo device,
helping to strengthen the tenodesis grip with the use of this previously mentioned
technology. This device allows the user to perform a grip with the
thumb and thereby gain more independence in their everyday life.
This masters thesis has developed one of the parts, consisting of several individual
components, of... (More)
When a↵ected by a high spinal cord injury the first wish is to regain the ability
to walk. However, in a short matter of time, the wish to use the hands
increases and is considered the most desired ability to recover. The injured
nerves cannot be healed, but with the use of AI technology and sensors, small
preserved muscle activities can be detected.
The company Tendo AB has developed a gripping aid, the tendo device,
helping to strengthen the tenodesis grip with the use of this previously mentioned
technology. This device allows the user to perform a grip with the
thumb and thereby gain more independence in their everyday life.
This masters thesis has developed one of the parts, consisting of several individual
components, of the existing tendo device with focus on function and
aesthetics. To deliver a user-friendly solution, the Human Centred Design
principles were adapted and insights obtained from observations formed a
specific definition of the commonly used expression user-friendly. For this
thesis it is defined as an aesthetically appealing, truly wearable product that
increases the independence in the user’s everyday life. By being truly wearable
the prototype should be minimized in size, lightweight, hygienic, reliable,
comfortable and allow body movement.
The result is presented as a high-quality 3D printed prototype that enables a
more independent handling of tendo, due to a developed mechanism designed
to be mounted into the device. The solution has a new aesthetic appearance
that has been developed with focus on an increased holistic design that follows
the idiom of the company and is possible to connect with the rest of the
tendo device. (Less)
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author
Bengtsson, Ylva and Jaworowski, Naemi
supervisor
organization
course
MMKM10 20202
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Soft exoskeleton, Tendo AB, high spinal cord injury, Human Centered Design, holistic design, product development, Double Diamond Design Process
language
English
id
9127168
date added to LUP
2023-06-19 13:46:51
date last changed
2023-06-19 13:46:51
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  abstract     = {{When a↵ected by a high spinal cord injury the first wish is to regain the ability
to walk. However, in a short matter of time, the wish to use the hands
increases and is considered the most desired ability to recover. The injured
nerves cannot be healed, but with the use of AI technology and sensors, small
preserved muscle activities can be detected.
The company Tendo AB has developed a gripping aid, the tendo device,
helping to strengthen the tenodesis grip with the use of this previously mentioned
technology. This device allows the user to perform a grip with the
thumb and thereby gain more independence in their everyday life.
This masters thesis has developed one of the parts, consisting of several individual
components, of the existing tendo device with focus on function and
aesthetics. To deliver a user-friendly solution, the Human Centred Design
principles were adapted and insights obtained from observations formed a
specific definition of the commonly used expression user-friendly. For this
thesis it is defined as an aesthetically appealing, truly wearable product that
increases the independence in the user’s everyday life. By being truly wearable
the prototype should be minimized in size, lightweight, hygienic, reliable,
comfortable and allow body movement.
The result is presented as a high-quality 3D printed prototype that enables a
more independent handling of tendo, due to a developed mechanism designed
to be mounted into the device. The solution has a new aesthetic appearance
that has been developed with focus on an increased holistic design that follows
the idiom of the company and is possible to connect with the rest of the
tendo device.}},
  author       = {{Bengtsson, Ylva and Jaworowski, Naemi}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Design and development of an interface between the user and the tendo device}},
  year         = {{2023}},
}