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Dynamic Analysis of Finger Joint Torque for Tip Pinch Task  

Kim, Yoon-Jeong (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Myongji Univ.)
Jeong, Gwang-Hun (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Myongji Univ.)
Rhee, Kye-Han (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Myongji Univ.)
Lee, Soo-Jin (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Myongji Univ.)
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Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering / v.28, no.6, 2011 , pp. 657-682 More about this Journal
Abstract
This paper presents the dynamic analysis on the joint torque of a finger for the tip pinch task. The dynamic model on finger movement was developed in order to predict the joint torques of an index finger, and the finger was assumed as a three-link planar manipulator. Analysis of the model revealed that the joint stiffness was one of the most important parameters affecting the joint torque. The stiffness of the finger joint was experimentally measured, and it was used in analyzing the finger joint torque required for performing the tip pinch task. The obtained joint torque for the tip pinch task will be used as the design requirements of the finger exoskeletal orthosis actuated by the polymer actuator whose allowable torque limit is relatively low compared to that of a mechanical actuator.
Keywords
Dynamic Finger Model; Tip Pinch; Finger Joint Stiffness;
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