Prosthetic Engineering Challenge
Design and build a working prosthetic mechanism, then test and improve its movement, reliability, and mechanical design.
About this project
How can a mechanical design reproduce a useful movement? Students explore the relationship between anatomy and engineering by building a functional prosthetic model. Teams test movement and reliability, then use those observations to improve their mechanism. Models are for education, not patient use.
What students explore
- Human movement
- Anatomy
- Prosthetic devices
- Engineering
- Functional testing
Taking part
This activity is part of the YMIC library. When it is offered, detailed instructions and any internal materials are shared through Google Classroom. Participation is optional.
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