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About the solution
The MiAssiSt is a DIY, wheelchair-mountable assistive device to support users with reduced upper limb muscle strength in various ADLs such as eating, drinking or using computers. It consists of a passive counterweight and an active add-on. The adjustable counterweight passively compensates for the weight of the lower arm and enables the user to use his own remaining muscle strength as often as possible. If needed, the active add-on provides additional support for lifting heavier objects such as a full glass of water. The add-on is controlled by the index finger of the unsupported arm.
However, to make the MiAssiSt accessible for everyone with similar needs, all the necessary documents to rebuild the MiAssiSt, including user and construction manuals, program codes, CAD models and component lists, are openly available to download here: https://relab.ethz.ch/downloads/open-hardware/MiAssiSt.html
This solution shall not include mention to the use of drugs, chemicals or biologicals (including food); invasive devices; offensive, commercial or inherently dangerous content. This solution was not medically validated. Proceed with caution! If you have any doubts, please consult with a health professional.
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Muscular dystrophy
Physical disability
Myotonic dystrophy
reduced mobility
Hemiplegia
Hemiparesis
Neuromuscular disorders
Forearm fracture
Hand-arm vibration syndrome
Limb amputation
Limb traumatic amputation
Traumatic amputation
Becker's muscular dystrophy
Bulbospinal muscular atrophy congenital
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Fibromuscular dysplasia
Muscular weakness
Neuromuscular blockade
Neuromuscular junction dysfunction
Progressive muscular atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy
Cerebellar ataxia
Upper limb
Arm
Hand
Finger
Clothes
Dressing
Arm weakness
Lack of strength
Muscle contractions involuntary
Muscle atrophy
Musculoskeletal disorder
Muscle disorder
Neuromyopathy
Loss of fine motor skills
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Swing for wheelchair users
Spinal muscular atrophy
Quadriparesis
Paraplegia
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Cerebral palsy
Muscular dystrophy
Developmental motor skills disorders
Motor neurone diseases
Angelman's syndrome
Tetraplegia
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Spinal cord and nerve root disorders traumatic
Physical disability
Leg
Wheelchair
Recreation and Leisure
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