My (Extended) Hand was inspired by Sindhu’s personal journey with an autoimmune condition, which required high-dose steroid treatment and resulted in a weakened grip and frequent finger cramps. Drawing on this experience, the prototype was created to support artists and designers facing similar physical challenges.
The wearable device helps the fingers extend and compress through voice commands. Embellished rings are on each finger. A combination of fishing wire and servo motors connected to each finger pull down to facilitate this action. Connected as a “smart home device” via the Amazon Alexa app, it responds to specific voice prompts. My (Extended) Hand aims to empower creatives with physical limitations to continue working confidently with their hands.
