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Design and Development of a Spherical 5-Bar Thumb Exoskeleton Mechanism for Poststroke Rehabilitation

Vishwanath D. Ketkar, Eric T. Wolbrecht, Joel C. Perry, Andria Farrens
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. June 2023, 17(2): 021002.
Paper No: MED-22-1066
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056864
Published Online: April 17, 2023
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Topics: Design, Exoskeleton devices, Grasping, Robots, Trajectories (Physics), Chain, Optimization
Journal Articles

A Retractable Six-Prong Laparoscopic Grasper for Laparoscopic Myomectomy

Brenden Butters, Álvaro Fernández-Galiana, Daniel Wollin, Giovanni Traverso, Alexander Slocum, John Petrozza
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. September 2022, 16(3): 031003.
Paper No: MED-21-1230
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4054013
Published Online: March 31, 2022
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Topics: Biological tissues, Construction, Design, Engineering prototypes, Grasping, Surgery, Testing, Tumors, Manufacturing, Stress
Journal Articles

Design and Preliminary Validation of Grasp Assistive Device for an Industrial Environment

Daniel Loewen, Naveen Chandrashekar
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. June 2022, 16(2): 021002.
Paper No: MED-21-1060
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052899
Published Online: February 3, 2022
View Article titled, Design and Preliminary Validation of Grasp Assistive Device for an Industrial Environment
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Topics: Actuators, Design, Electromyography, Fasteners, Muscle, Pressure, Bellows (Equipment), Grasping, Rapid prototyping, Orthotics
Journal Articles

A Novel Design for a Compliant Mechanism Based Variable Stiffness Grasper Through Structure Modulation

Karthik Chandrasekaran, Adarsh Somayaji, Asokan Thondiyath
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. March 2021, 15(1): 014501.
Paper No: MED-20-1082
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049309
Published Online: January 8, 2021
View Article titled, A Novel Design for a Compliant Mechanism Based Variable Stiffness Grasper Through Structure Modulation
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Topics: Design, Stiffness, Finite element analysis, Grasping, Simulation
Journal Articles

Design of a Novel Locking Ratcheting Mechanism for a Body-Powered Underactuated Hand

Hun Chan Lee, Raymond Cipra
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. March 2020, 14(1): 011101.
Paper No: MED-19-1069
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045834
Published Online: January 31, 2020
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Topics: Cables, Design, Grasping, Springs, Artificial limbs, Tension, Friction
Journal Articles

A Portable Soft Hand Exerciser With Variable Elastic Resistance for Rehabilitation and Strengthening of Finger, Wrist, and Hand

Yuchun Liu, Chen-Hua Yeow
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030920.
Paper No: MED-15-1076
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030555
Published Online: September 1, 2015
View Article titled, A Portable Soft Hand Exerciser With Variable Elastic Resistance for Rehabilitation and Strengthening of Finger, Wrist, and Hand
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Topics: Grasping, Machinery, Manufacturing, Patient treatment, Stiffness, Stress, Testing, Displacement, Tensile testing
Journal Articles

Articulated Manipulator With Multiple Instruments for Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery

Chi Min Seow, Wei Jian Chin, Carl A. Nelson, Akiko Nakamura, Shane M. Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. December 2013, 7(4): 041004.
Paper No: MED-12-1040
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025183
Published Online: September 24, 2013
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Topics: Instrumentation, Manipulators, Motors, Robots, Surgery, Linkages, Design, Engineering prototypes, Endoscopic devices, Tension
Journal Articles

Haptic Sensing for Use in Miniature In-Vivo Robotic Grasping Tasks

Tom Frederick, Eric Markvicka, Joe Bartels, Kearney Lackas, Shane Farritor, Dmitry Oleynikov
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. September 2013, 7(3): 030914.
Paper No: MED-13-1069
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4024482
Published Online: July 3, 2013
View Article titled, Haptic Sensing for Use in Miniature In-Vivo Robotic Grasping Tasks
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Topics: Grasping, Haptics, Design, Surgery, Testing
Journal Articles

Design, Analysis, and Experimental Evaluation of a Novel Three-Fingered Endoscopic Large-Organ Grasper

Alireza Mirbagheri, Farzam Farahmand
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovations
J. Med. Devices. June 2013, 7(2): 025001.
Paper No: MED-11-1087
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023704
Published Online: June 24, 2013
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Topics: Design, Endoscopic devices, Grasping, Instrumentation, Pinch effect
Journal Articles

FlexDex ™ : A Minimally Invasive Surgical Tool With Enhanced Dexterity and Intuitive Control

Shorya Awtar, Tristan T. Trutna, Jens M. Nielsen, Rosa Abani, James Geiger
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovations
J. Med. Devices. September 2010, 4(3): 035003.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4002234
Published Online: September 10, 2010
View Article titled, FlexDex ™ : A Minimally Invasive Surgical Tool With Enhanced Dexterity and Intuitive Control
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Topics: Design, End effectors, Engineering prototypes, Robotics, Surgery, Grasping, Cables, Force feedback, Construction, Surgical tools
Journal Articles

Steerable Laparoscopic Cable-Ring Forceps

Paul Breedveld
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Of Medical Devices Conference Abstracts
J. Med. Devices. June 2010, 4(2): 027518.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3443169
Published Online: August 10, 2010
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Topics: Cables, Endoscopes, Engineering prototypes, Surgery, Instrumentation, Elastic constants, Grasping, Springs, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Harmonic Focus Case Study: Leading Innovation Through Unique User Research Methods and Tools

Stuart Morgan, Stephen Wilcox
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Of Medical Devices Conference Abstracts
J. Med. Devices. June 2009, 3(2): 027552.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3147514
Published Online: July 24, 2009
View Article titled, Harmonic Focus Case Study: Leading Innovation Through Unique User Research Methods and Tools
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Topics: Biomedical ultrasonics, Biomedicine, Blades, Clamps (Tools), Cutting, Design, Ergonomics, Grasping, Heat, Innovation
Journal Articles

A Compact and Modular Laparoscopic Grasper With Tridirectional Force Measurement Capability

Gregory Tholey, Jaydev P. Desai
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Med. Devices. September 2008, 2(3): 031001.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2952817
Published Online: July 11, 2008
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Topics: Biological tissues, Calibration, Design, Force feedback, Force measurement, Grasping, Haptics, Robots, Sensors, Strain gages
Journal Articles

Robotic Scrub Nurse for Otolaryngology

Amer Agovic, Samuel Levine, Nikolaos Papanikolopoulos, Ahmed Tewfik
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Of Medical Devices Conference Abstracts
J. Med. Devices. June 2008, 2(2): 027545.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2932444
Published Online: June 25, 2008
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Topics: Haptics, Robotics, Instrumentation, Robots, Biomedicine, Collisions (Physics), Delays, Ear, Grasping, Maintenance
Journal Articles

Design Innovation Size and Shape Optimization of a 1.0 mm Multifunctional Forceps-Scissors Surgical Instrument

Milton E. Aguirre, Mary Frecker
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovations
J. Med. Devices. March 2008, 2(1): 015001.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2885141
Published Online: March 7, 2008
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Topics: Design, Instrumentation, Optimization, Shape optimization, Engineering prototypes, Grasping, Cutting, Surgical tools, Surgery
Journal Articles

Modeling and Design of a Piezoelectric Forceps Actuator for Meso∕Micro Grasping

Ken Susanto, Bingen Yang
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Med. Devices. March 2007, 1(1): 30–37.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2355687
Published Online: July 31, 2006
View Article titled, Modeling and Design of a Piezoelectric Forceps Actuator for Meso∕Micro Grasping
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Topics: Actuators, Deflection, Design, Genetic algorithms, Grasping, Modeling, Surgery