ABSTRACT

Our aim is to define the design and procedure of a 3D printed assistive device and to produce a prototype assistive device for an individual with quadriplegia in order to enable him/her to independently conduct daily living activities. For the design and production of the 3D assistive device, we followed six steps. In the first step-determination of problematic activity/client-centered approach-writing activity was determined as the most problematic activity as a result of the interview with a paraplegic patient. Then, 2D drawings of the assistive device were created as the second step. For the third step the 3D scan of the individual’s right hand was obtained. 3D scan of the right hand was transferred to CATIA program and the 3D printer is used in the manufacturing process for the fourth step. In the fifth step, we produced a low-cost novel writing assistive device. The writing device was introduced to the disabled individual and training was given regarding its practical use in the final step teaching the use of the device. As 3D printing technology progresses and becomes more reliable, we believe that the production of assistive devices will become much easier and their use will become more prevalent.

摘要

我们的目标是定义 3D 打印辅助设备的设计和程序，并为四肢瘫痪患者生产原型辅助设备，以使他/她能够独立进行日常生活活动。对于 3D 辅助设备的设计和生产，我们遵循了六个步骤。在确定有问题的活动/以客户为中心的方法的第一步中，写作活动被确定为与截瘫患者面谈的最有问题的活动。然后，创建辅助设备的 2D 图纸作为第二步。第三步，获得了个人右手的 3D 扫描。右手的 3D 扫描被转移到 CATIA 程序中，3D 打印机用于第四步的制造过程。第五步，我们生产了一种低成本的小说写作辅助设备。将书写设备介绍给残疾人，并在最后一步教授该设备的使用时对其实际使用进行了培训。随着 3D 打印技术的进步和变得更加可靠，我们相信辅助设备的生产将变得更加容易，并且它们的使用将变得更加普遍。