Youth research 2017Young researchers called to the 52nd round
"The future - I'm shaping it!" - This is the motto for a new round of the youth research competition. Young people who enjoy and are interested in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology can now apply with their research project.
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.