Simulation results of the grasping analysis of an underactuated finger

The results of a number of simulations concerning the grasping analysis is presented. The grasping device consist in an under-actuated finger driven by un-extendible tendon that is one of the fingers of a mechanical prosthesis that was principally conceived as human prosthesis. The results, however, are useful for any similar finger to be used in grasping devices for industrial and agricultural applications, Aanalysis maps of the grasping were obtained which show the "robustness" of the socket. The method seems to be a suitable tool for the optimum design of such under-actuated fingers for grasping devices.