Automated Design of 3D-Printed Silicone Parts: A Case Study on Hand Rehabilitation Gloves for Stroke Patients

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This paper presents an innovative way to customize silicone products by utilizing a design automation process and extrusion-based silicone 3D printing as a manufacturing technique. A customizable rehabilitation glove for stroke patients is used as an example to demonstrate the process chain. Soft robotics offers unique possibilities for the use of rehabilitation devices in a homecare setting and has the potential to support the healing process throughout the different steps of neurorehabilitation. Furthermore, customization of such devices can make physical therapy more comfortable and effective for the patient. The presented process chain combines pose detection with parametric design in order to adapt a glove consisting of soft bending actuators to the hand of a patient, which can be manufactured in a single day.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIndustrializing Additive Manufacturing : Proceedings of AMPA2023
EditorsChristoph Klahn, Mirko Meboldt, Julian Ferchow
Number of pages12
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer International Publishing AG
Publication date2024
Pages213-224
ISBN (print)978-3-031-42982-8
ISBN (electronic)978-3-031-42983-5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes
Event3th International Conference on Additive Manufacturing in Products and Applications - AMPA 2023 - ETH Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
Duration: 12.09.202314.09.2023
Conference number: 3
https://ampa.ethz.ch/

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    Research areas

  • Engineering - Design Automation, Soft Robotics, Silicone 3D Printing, Hand Rehabilitation