Title
Evaluation of the precision grasping ability by artificial finger based on the morphology of distal phalanx
Abstract
In this study, we examined the functions of asymmetrical human finger phalanxes that have not been elucidated in morphology by using an engineering approach, and focused specifically on the stability of precision object grasping. For this purpose, we proposed a method to evaluate the grasping ability of artificial fingers and developed artificial fingers using alternative materials that substitute the actual human fingers. After comparing the performance of different types of the distal phalanx, the asymmetric type was found to be superior in terms of contact area, maximum drawing force, holding time, and work of friction than the symmetric type. These results suggest that the human distal phalanx morphology functions favorably for grasping objects.
Year
DOI
Venue
2020
10.1109/LifeTech48969.2020.1570616957
2020 IEEE 2nd Global Conference on Life Sciences and Technologies (LifeTech)
Keywords
DocType
ISBN
artificial finger,asymmetrical human finger phalanxes,human distal phalanx morphology functions,stability,precision object grasping ability
Conference
978-1-7281-7064-0
Citations 
PageRank 
References 
0
0.34
0
Authors
5
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Ayane Kumagai100.34
Yoshinobu Obata200.34
Yinlai Jiang31011.72
Hiroshi Yokoi438392.58
Shunta Togo526.05