The Raptor Adaptor v1.0

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The e-NABLE Lab at the Rochester Institute of Technology is pioneering a revolutionary modular system, known as the Raptor Adaptor v1.0, to evaluate variations in prosthetic design. This groundbreaking system will enable seamless comparison of innovative designs and expedite the transfer of new technology into functional prosthetics fabricated by dedicated e-NABLE volunteers. The 3D-printed Raptor Hand can effortlessly slide into the Raptor Adaptor without any modifications to its printed components. A pair of tiny screws, normally used to attach a leather palm to the hand, securely hold the assembly together. However, the tendons and elastics can be strategically configured in innovative ways within the modular system. The hand assembly then slides onto the PVC tubing that serves as a conventional forearm in the RIT arm. A precisely drilled 1/8inch hole is created through a pre-printed hole in the adaptor to securely attach the arm assembly with a peg or screw. The provided STL file is specifically designed for a 100% scaled (small size suitable for a 6-year-old child) Raptor Hand v2.2. However, the 28mm hole may require resizing when adapting the design for larger hands until a parametric design is created in Handmatic. Developed by e-NABLE, the Raptor Hand can be accessed at https://www.youmagine.com/designs/the-raptor-hand-by-e-nable#!design-documents. The RIT e-NABLE Arm v0.43 and Palm Cushion for Raptor Hand are also available at https://www.youmagine.com/designs/rit-e-nable-arm-v0-43 and https://www.youmagine.com/designs/palm-cushion-for-raptor-hand respectively.