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A dexterous anthropomorphic hand for robotic and prosthetic applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 March 2009

M. Mehdian  and
H. Rahnejat
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Summary

This paper outlines the analysis methodology employed in the design of an anthropomorphic hand for the purposes of object handling by robotic manipulators, and for prosthetics. The final design is described and the safe handling of various objects using this anthropomorphic hand is discussed.

Keywords

Dexterous handAnthropomorphicProsthetic applicationsRobots.
Type
Article
Information
Robotica , Volume 12 , Issue 5 , September 1994 , pp. 455 - 463
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1994

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