Hobby Hand

A project in Iowa City, IA by Biomechanical Robotics Group Inc.
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3D Printed hobbyist hand kit with endless possibilities! Learn about microcontrollers, programming and hardware.
3D Printing
Backers: 55
Average Pledge Per Backer: $129

Funded: $7,072 of $30,000
Dates: Dec 29th -> Feb 12th (45 days)
Project By: Biomechanical Robotics Group Inc.
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Latest News

BRG Vision and Guarantee

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
BRG Vision: We are actively seeking to build a 3D printed prosthetic that is affordable, functional and aesthetically pleasing.  We want to provide people of varying age, size and shape the opportunity to have a prosthetic that will increase their... (Read More)

Hobby Hand Plays Piano

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Composition by: Random Number Generator (picks which finger to close and open) Performed by: Hobby Hand. There are numerous ways to use the Hobby Hand.  Playing piano takes a little work because wrist movement is important on generating force and... (Read More)

Learn about robotics with this 3D printed Hobby Hand that mimics natural hand movement

January 14th - via: 3ders.org
Prosthesis startup Biomechanical Robotics Group (BRG) has created a 3D printed DIY prosthetic hand kit. The Hobby Hand, now the subject of a $30,000 Kickstarter campaign, promises easy controllability and accurate imitation of natural hand movement. (Read More)

Finger Disassemby - Pictures!

January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is a quick look at how each finger is put together.  The middle finger will be disassembled for your viewing pleasure.  The assembly and disassembly is similar for all digits.   There are 4 joint segments, the base joint (connects to the hand... (Read More)

Hobby Hand Tear Down (Picture Heavy)

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hobby Hand Tear Down All Hobby Hand components Here is a quick look at what exactly is in the Hobby Hand.  There are three main components that make up the Hobby Hand. Arduino Base:  Houses the Arduino Mega OR UNO, this is how movement is... (Read More)

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