A high-tech handrest

For precise tasks by surgeons, machinists, artistsUniversity of Utah engineers developed a computer-controlled, motorized hand and arm support that will let doctors, artists and others precisely control scalpels, brushes and tools over a wider area than otherwise possible, and with less fatigue."We've invented a new device ? the Active Handrest ? that's useful for aiding people in performing precision tasks with their hands such as surgery, painting, electronics repair or other tasks that require precise control of the fingertips," says William Provancher, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering.A patent on the device is pending, and Provancher says he may form a spin-off company to commercialize it, or may license it to companies that produce touch-feedback devices, make robotic surgery equipment, produce art or refurbish electronics.Provancher will discuss development and testing of the Active Handrest on March 25, during the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' Haptics Symp

A high-tech handrest

University of Utah engineers developed a computer-controlled, motorized hand and arm support that will let doctors, artists and others precisely control scalpels, brushes and tools over a wider ...

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High-Tech Handrest Reduces Fatigue

Univ. of Utah engineers have developed a computer-controlled, motorized hand and arm support that will let doctors, artists and others precisely control scalpels, brushes and tools over a wider ...

Tue 9 Mar 10 from Laboratory Equipment

High-tech armrest: Computer-controlled hand and arm support devise developed for doctors, artists

Engineers developed a computer-controlled, motorized hand and arm support that will let doctors, artists and others precisely control scalpels, brushes and tools over a wider area than otherwise ...

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High-Tech Handrest

For precise tasks by surgeons, machinists, artistsUniversity of Utah engineers developed a computer-controlled, motorized hand and arm support that will let doctors, artists and others precisely ...

Mon 8 Mar 10 from RedOrbit

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