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Kinematic Analysis and Grasp-Enhancing Design Approach for the Four Fingers of a Bionic Hand

Biyonik Elin Dört Parmağı İçin Kinematik Analiz ve Kavrama Geliştirme Tasarım Yaklaşımı

Selcan İşlek(Proted Protez Ortez A.Ş.)0009-0008-1304-6346
Muhammet Mustafa Er(Proted Protez Ortez A.Ş.)0009-0003-8834-0949
Erhan İlhan Konukseven(ORTA DOĞU TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-3597-4222
Pages
37–45
Publication Date
2026-06-06
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The integration of kinematic analysis aims to bridge the gap between human intent and prosthetic performance, ensuring a seamless and natural user experience.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study presents the design and development of a bionic hand prosthesis, focusing on mechanical design and kinematic analysis.
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Key Findings & Data:The main objective of this project is to improve the quality of life for amputees by providing a functional and adaptable prosthetic solution.
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Conclusion & Impact:The integration of kinematic analysis aims to bridge the gap between human intent and prosthetic performance, ensuring a seamless and natural user experience.
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⚙️Variables:Biyonik El · Kinematik · Protezler

Abstract

This study presents the design and development of a bionic hand prosthesis, focusing on mechanical design and kinematic analysis. The main objective of this project is to improve the quality of life for amputees by providing a functional and adaptable prosthetic solution. The mechanical design, aiming to closely mimic the kinematic anatomy of the human hand, focuses on the kinematic structure that allows the four fingers of the bionic hand to continuously grasp a circle. Kinematic analyses were performed to guarantee the grasping movement of the bionic hand. Based on the results of the kinematic analysis, a detailed mechanical design and manufacturing process was carried out, followed by testing. The integration of kinematic analysis aims to bridge the gap between human intent and prosthetic performance, ensuring a seamless and natural user experience.

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Bu çalışma, mekanik tasarım ve kinematik analize odaklanarak, biyonik bir el protezinin tasarımını ve geliştirilmesini sunmaktadır. Bu projenin temel amacı, işlevsel ve uyarlanabilir bir protez çözümü sağlayarak ampute bireylerin yaşam kalitesini iyileştirmektir. İnsan elinin kinematik anatomisini yakından taklit etmeyi amaçlayan mekanik tasarım, biyonik elin dört parmağının sürekli olarak bir daireyi kavramasını sağlayan kinematik yapıya odaklanmaktadır. Biyonik elin kavrama hareketini garanti altına almak için kinematik analizler yapılmıştır. Kinematik analiz sonuçlarına dayanarak, ayrıntılı bir mekanik tasarım ve üretim süreci gerçekleştirilmiş ve ardından testler yapılmıştır. Kinematik analizin entegrasyonu, insan niyeti ile protez performansı arasındaki boşluğu kapatmayı ve kusursuz ve doğal bir kullanıcı deneyimi sağlamayı amaçlamaktadır.

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İşlek, S., Er, M. M., Ergüven, Z. N. E., Konukseven, E. İ. (2026). Kinematic Analysis and Grasp-Enhancing Design Approach for the Four Fingers of a Bionic Hand. Makina Tasarım ve İmalat Dergisi, Cilt: 24 Sayı: 1, 37–45. https://doi.org/10.56193/matim.1924220

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