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End of module - critical reflection

Before embarking on this module, I thought that I was already proficient in communicating effectively and thinking critically and that there would be limited learning opportunities, however, this assumption was quickly overturned as the breadth and width of knowledge this subject had to offer far exceeded my expectations. My team and I were tasked with giving a pitch about the product and our suggested enhancements to improve the product. We decided to continue my initial research into prosthetics eventually settling on the Bebionic hand as our base product before researching the current capabilities, limitations, and what could be further improved upon or added according to user reviews found online.   Once satisfied with the information gathered, we prepared slides to aid our sales pitch to make it more visually appealing and gain their attention. The slides acted as a way to show our suggested improvements, how they work, and how they could positively improve users' lives. I s...
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contributions to the reseach project

 1. Contributed to the base project, most of the initial research on the prosthetic arm was done by me for the Reader response and the team continued from where I left off.  I started off with the prostheses done by Dr Ortiz-Catalan and the TMR. Did further research into the incorporation of heat-sensing capable prosthetics and how they work. Found the MiniTouch sensor which allows heat sensations to prosthetics. 2. Pitched the prosthetic as an idea for us to improve upon for the technical report. 3. Suggested and finalized the decision to choose the Bebionic hand from Ottobock as the base product we would like to improve on 4. Contributed to the technical research paper by refining the problem statement, introducing and talking about the Active Thermal Skin (ATS), Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR), and introduced the Bebionic hand as the product we would like to improve upon.  5. Wrote the part talking about Osseointegration  6. Wrote part of the methodology, - pr...
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summary reader response draft 3

  The webpage " Hero Arm" (n.d.) from Open Bionics  discusses the functions, features, and limitations of the Hero Arm bionic prosthetic.  The Hero Arm is a 3D-printed wearable prosthetic that uses a "soft flexible elastomer" as its printing material which enables it to conform to the shape of the user's arm. The Hero Arm has a flexible and breathable Ventech Liner, that has breathable vents positioned throughout the liner enabling air to circulate and keep the arm cool. The fluted design of the arm enables it to expand outwards, making it easier to don and doff the arm. the arm features proprietary BOA Fit Adjustment technology which enables the frame to be tightened or loosened via an adjustment dial. This helps to combat the naturally occurring expansion and contraction that the user's limb experiences throughout the day. The Hero Arm comes in 4 different configurations, the first two are small hands with the option of a small or big wrist, and the third ...
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summary reader response draft 1

 The webpage " Hero Arm" (n.d.) from Open Bionics  discusses the functions, features, and limitations of the Hero Arm bionic prosthetic.  The Hero Arm is a 3D-printed wearable prosthetic that uses a "soft flexible elastomer" as its printing material which enables it to conform to the shape of the user's arm. The Hero Arm has a flexible and breathable Ventech Liner, that has breathable vents positioned throughout the liner enabling air to circulate and keep the arm cool. The fluted design of the arm enables it to expand outwards, making it easier to don and doff the arm. the arm features proprietary BOA Fit Adjustment technology which enables the frame to be tightened or loosened via an adjustment dial. This helps to combat the naturally occurring expansion and contraction that the user's limb experiences throughout the day. The Hero Arm comes in 4 different configurations, the first two are small hands with the option of a small or big wrist, and the third a...
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Hero Arm summary draft 1.

  The webpage "Hero Arm" from Open Bionics (n.d) discusses the Hero Arm bionic prosthetic. The Hero Arm is a forearm prosthetic that functions by picking up myoelectric signals from the user’s arm muscles using special sensors. These signals are translated into instructions, which tell the arm how to move. According to Open Bionics (n.d), the Hero Arm is capable of performing six different grips, allowing the user to execute basic actions such as eating with utensils and brushing teeth. It also features a 180° rotatable wrist for added flexibility. In terms of build quality, the Hero Arm is "3D printed from a soft flexible elastomer", allowing it to comfortably fit the user's arm. Breathable vents are positioned throughout the liner for improved air circulation to keep the user’s arm cool. The fluted design of the arm enables it to expand outwards, making it easier to don and doff the arm. The arm features Open Bionics’ proprietory BOA Fit Adjustment technology...
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Initial research pathway

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 Description of Open Bionics Hero arm. Ee Chong watched a YouTube documentary about Open Bionics and their Hero Arm prosthetic Weng Yew’s initial idea was PUB’s water filtration system The duo settled on researching the Hero Arm The duo used ChatGPT with the prompt “Could you tell me more about the “Hero Arm” prosthetic made by the company Open Bionics” After getting some rough information from ChatGPT, the duo used Google Scholar to research more about bionic prosthetics and how they work The duo found several articles and documents about prosthetics The duo started looking up designs patented by Open Bionics to have a better technical understanding of how their products work.  The duo wrote down the various features and functions found on the Open Bionic’s website and chatGPT to Google Docs folder The duo discussed the applications of the Hero Arm, as well as its limitations
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About me

Dear Professor Blackstone, Thank you for giving me this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Weng Yew and I graduated from Temasek Polytechnic with a diploma in mechatronics. I ended up joining SIT through an initiative offered by Temasek Polytechnic called the Integrated Work Study Degree Programme (IWSD) where instead of doing my third year in Polytechnic, I joined the first-year students in the Manufacturing Design and Mechanical Engineering students before serving my mandatory National Service.  From a young age, I had a fascination with understanding how things worked, constantly disassembling toys to quench my curiosity. Fast forward to the present day, I chose to pursue engineering as it helps me better understand my hobby - fishing. The knowledge that I acquired throughout my engineering journey has helped me better understand design principles implemented in fishing equipment. In the future, I aspire to be able to apply my knowledge in the fishing industry, specific...
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