Youth researchYoung scientists honored
A robotic sparring partner for boxing training, the Internet of Things for the home or a camera that always shoots blur-free films thanks to motors and position sensors - the creativity of the young researchers at the 51st national finals knew no bounds. Now the winners have been announced.
If fingers are not moved, the tendons stick together with the tendon sheaths within a few days and the hand stiffens forever - a problem that can occur after hand surgery or a stroke. Christian Schorr 17), Pascal Lindemann (18) and Dominic Libanio (20) have found a remedy: they have developed a new type of finger splint that allows the fingers to move automatically according to an individual program. The advantage over existing systems: Thanks to three swivel levers and 3D printing, the new finger splint can be adapted to individual anatomy and movement kinematics. It is connected to the wearer's smartphone via a Bluetooth module and a self-programmed patient app. This also enables telemedical care by the doctor. The three students won 3rd prize in the technology category with their development.