Promimetic Extendet Arm

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PROMIMETIC is based on the Flexy Arm by Christian Silva, the Flexy_Hand 2 by Steve Wood (Gyrobot), and the work of the e_NABLE group (http://enablingthefuture.org/). All these files are covered by a Creative Commons Attribution license. Non-Commercial. All reproduction or derivatives from this model should be supervised by a certified professional in handling prostheses and orthoses. This is not a commercial model, and any intention to sell or make business or profit from it or any derivative remix will be punished by law, except for its developer, Wilmer Garcia. This prosthetic solution can only be adapted in a patient older than 3 years old or an adult under the supervision of a health professional, therapist, physical therapist, physiatrist, and with the help of a professional in psychology. Please read carefully the safety manual and use guide for this prosthetic solution first. Design by artist Wilmer Garcia. Mechanical concept by Christian Silva, Mechatronic Engineer PhD student at the National University of Colombia. PROMIMETIC is a project designed and developed by artist Wilmer A. Garcia P., student at the National University of Colombia, directed by Cristian Silva, Mechatronic Engineering PhD student at the National University of Colombia. The model is based on the Flexy arm of Christian Silva, the Flexy_Hand 2 by Steve Wood (Gyrobot), and the work of the e_NABLE group. The team behind this project includes e-Nable Colombia, Fabrilab in Bogotá, with participation and support from Recreartech for the 3D scanning process and Realiza 3D for the 3D printing process. All these files are covered by a Creative Commons Attribution license, non-commercial use only. Please reference us if you want to print it. All parents and children involved in this study were informed about the research and development of this work. For children aged 3-16, consent was explained by the principal investigator and signed by the children and their parents. Written parental consent was obtained for publishing pictures and videos related to the study and research. Parents were given detailed safety guidelines for using and caring for the prosthetic arm. Detailed safety guidelines can be found at: http://enablingthefuture.org/build-a-hand/safety-guidelines/ The fingers are printed on Flexy materials, while the hand, forearm, arm, and other parts are printed with PLA or PET material.