MiAssiSt

MiAssiSt - a wheelchair-mountable assistive device to support users with reduced upper limb muscle strength

The MiAssiSt is a DIY, wheelchair-mountable assistive device to support users with reduced upper limb muscle strength in various ADLs such as eating, drinking or using computers. It consists of a passive counterweight and an active add-on. The adjustable counterweight passively compensates for the weight of the lower arm and enables the user to use his own remaining muscle strength as often as possible. If needed, the active add-on provides additional support for lifting heavier objects such as a full glass of water. The add-on is controlled by the index finger of the unsupported arm.

Following a user-centered design approach, the MiAssiSt was developed specifically for a user with spinal muscular atrophy. After an extensive testing session, the user currently uses the MiAssiSt on a daily basis at home to be able to eat and drink independently.
However, to make the MiAssiSt accessible for other persons with similar needs as the current user, all the necessary documents to rebuild the MiAssiSt, including user and construction manuals, program codes, CAD models and component lists, can be downloaded below.

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Disclaimer: Manufacturing and use on your own risk. The MiAssiSt is not a licensed medical product and we decline any liability.