Demo-kit

Interned at Dee Dee Labs Pvt Ltd.

Myoelectric Prosthetic limbs

for below elbow amputees

Brief :

To design an attachable demonstration kit for a prosthetic hand for easy installation on amputees and general people. To give user an experience of actual product.

Target Audience :

Below Elbow Amputees, General people and Prosthetist

Product Features:

Easy installation
Ergonomic
Aesthetic, form
Interface of product
CMF (colour , material , finish)

What is the purpose of demo kit?

To demonstrate the prosthetic arm on amputees and general people
Giving an experience of how actual arm would work and feel after installation
To help user to train and familiarise with the functions of product
Easy mounting on both amputated and normal lower limb. Ergonomically comfortable.
Should feel like its a part of body and less of an attachment
It should aesthetically please the user and make them feel confident while using it.
It will be used as a display item. It should should catch the eye of a user and provoke curiosity about the product.
Ease of handling and use.

USER STUDY

Interviewing users for better understanding of their perspectives
Observing muscle movement of imputed limb and measuring its anthropometric dimensions
Understanding usual regular movements and gestures of limbs
Understanding how prosthetic socket fits on the limb
Analysing point of contacts of muscle with sensors at different positions and orientations

MARKET STUDY

Studying range of products in market.
Understanding brand language
Studying market competition
Finding Gaps
Opportunity Mapping

IDEATION

Developing concept based on ergonomics, aesthetics, form and various ways of installation

UNDERSTANDING GRIP GESTURES

Various grip gestures were tried on modelling clay to understand the orientation of wrist and hand, ease of functionality, ergonomic position and form factor of the kit.