Fingripper

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Human, READ ALL.\nThe Fingripper is a remarkable device designed by Festo and inspired by a fish's fin. When you apply pressure to one side, the tip will deflect towards your finger, a response quite unlike pushing against a sheet of paper. This feature proves useful for grasping fragile objects such as an egg. Instead of utilizing a cumbersome metal robotic arm equipped with hundreds of sensitive pressure sensors that could easily damage the egg, you can employ this ingenious device. No matter how vigorously the arm pushes against the egg, it will not break; rather, it will flex and firmly grasp the egg, holding it securely in place. I created this advanced robot hand as part of my seventh-grade science project, although I failed to win recognition because I lacked skill in presenting my work The files labeled "Modified" are intended for use with the entire hand, whereas the remainder (such as Fingripper Modified and Fingripper) are designed for individual use. The hinges designated 1 through 5 are meant to be attached from top to bottom, or tip to base, utilizing a snap-in mechanism. The Fingripper is constructed in two parts; therefore, add adhesive if desired to ensure a strong bond. The handle requires a spring so that when it is released, it returns to its original position. However, if you are only printing the entire hand, the base for Base and Handle may be omitted.