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The German company Digity has introduced an innovative exoskeleton Artus, designed to protect the fingers. Unlike traditional exoskeletons, which are usually large, expensive, and designed to reduce stress on the shoulders, arms, or back, Artus focuses on protecting the finger joints and costs less than $ 110.
The main purpose of Artus is to prevent excessive extension of the finger joints. This is especially true in situations where the user regularly experiences heavy pressure on the fingers, for example, when pressing equipment buttons, which can lead to damage to tendons or joint tissues due to repeated actions. In addition, Artus provides protection against cuts and squeezing.
Each Artus exoskeleton weighs between 6 and 12 grams, depending on the size designed for a particular finger. The device consists of three articulated nylon segments (two for the thumb) connected by polymer and stainless steel joints called DigiLocks. These joints allow the finger to move freely in the normal range, but block it to prevent excessive extension.
Under each finger pad there are holes covered with a thin DigiSkin foam, which allows you to maintain the tactile sensitivity necessary for performing precise tasks, such as handling small objects.
Artus is currently being offered to industrial corporate customers at a price of 100 euros (about $ 109) per exoskeleton. A demonstration of the device is shown in the video.
The German company Digity has introduced an innovative exoskeleton Artus, designed to protect the fingers. Unlike traditional exoskeletons, which are usually large, expensive, and designed to reduce stress on the shoulders, arms, or back, Artus focuses on protecting the finger joints and costs less than $ 110.
The main purpose of Artus is to prevent excessive extension of the finger joints. This is especially true in situations where the user regularly experiences heavy pressure on the fingers, for example, when pressing equipment buttons, which can lead to damage to tendons or joint tissues due to repeated actions. In addition, Artus provides protection against cuts and squeezing.
Each Artus exoskeleton weighs between 6 and 12 grams, depending on the size designed for a particular finger. The device consists of three articulated nylon segments (two for the thumb) connected by polymer and stainless steel joints called DigiLocks. These joints allow the finger to move freely in the normal range, but block it to prevent excessive extension.
Under each finger pad there are holes covered with a thin DigiSkin foam, which allows you to maintain the tactile sensitivity necessary for performing precise tasks, such as handling small objects.
Artus is currently being offered to industrial corporate customers at a price of 100 euros (about $ 109) per exoskeleton. A demonstration of the device is shown in the video.
