The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Technology, Nirma University, is proud to announce a significant milestone in research and innovation. A breakthrough patent application from our department has been officially published by the Patent Office India (Application No. 202621059559 A).
The patent highlights an advanced development in biomedical and mechanical engineering:
⚙️ Title of the Invention: “Modular Prosthetic Arm with Anthropomorphic Mechanical Design”
This innovative research focuses on a modular prosthetic arm designed specifically for trans-radial amputees, integrating highly functional mechanisms to replicate real anatomical movements.
🔹 Advanced Anthropomorphic Mechanics: The design features an articulated palm sub-assembly and a detailed thumb assembly, connected through intricate joints and pins to mirror natural human movements.
🔹 Integrated Mechatronics: An actuator system utilizing servo motors, a microcontroller, and a buck converter enables precise control without relying on spring-based return systems.
🔹 Smart Control Interface: The prosthetic arm facilitates multi-directional finger movement and wrist rotation, offering flexible control based on externally acquired command signals, including electroencephalography (EEG) data.
This achievement reflects the continuous dedication of our collaborative research team consisting of faculty members, students, and experts:
🔬 Inventors:
1. Dr. Reena Trivedi
2. Devansh Dave
3. Jigarkumar A Gohil
4. Dr. K.M. Patel
5. Bharat Modi
6. Hardini Dalwadi
7. Sangini Kamal Gandhi
8. Abhijyot Singh
We extend our heartiest congratulations to the entire team for this phenomenal milestone. Their work perfectly demonstrates how core mechanical engineering principles can be applied to build smart, transformative solutions that improve quality of life.