3D HandSens Kick-off - 3D printed exoskeletons to measure hand mobility.

On Jan. 10, 2023 the 3DHandSens consortium met for the kick-off at the Fraunhofer IWS. After a technical discussion about the requirements and solution ideas, we toured the labs and pilot plants of the IWS. The interdisciplinary exchange between medicine, sensor technology and additive manufacturing did not stop at the joint dinner and we are happy about this successful project start. The goal of the project is a 3D-printed, patient-specific exoskeleton with integrated miniaturized sensors to make the healing process of hand injuries painless and efficient measurable and to be able to accompany it medically.

Restoring the functionality of the hand as quickly as possible after an injury is essential for the person being treated. A central component of the treatment is the recurring measurement of the mobility of the hand and the individual finger joints. A 3D-printed, patient-specific exoskeleton with integrated miniaturized sensors will enable the exact measurement of the absolute orientations and the calculation of the angles of all finger joints.

On Jan. 10, 2023, the 3DHandSens consortium met for the kick-off at the Fraunhofer IWS. After a technical discussion about the requirements and solution ideas, we toured the IWS laboratories and pilot plants. The interdisciplinary exchange between medicine, sensor technology and additive manufacturing did not stop at the joint dinner and we are happy about this successful project start.

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