Lucas Lachat, Dounia Hassar, Gisela Cerron, Mila Evard
People with amputated arms in remote areas do not have access to the sophisticated prosthesis. The International Red Cross along with the Swiss foundation Alfaset decided to provide them with a mechanical, low cost and high-quality terminal device using an existing harness system. To meet this mandate, we have designed Midas: a split-hook prosthesis looking like a real hand. The metallic structure follows the technical features and an outer polymers shell makes the prosthesis look like a real hand and allows it to hold things. We have employed an anthropotechnologic and ergonomic process, which means that we have designed a device according to the user’s interviews and feedbacks so it most matches their needs. Midas is more than a hand prosthetics, Midas is a user-centered device striving at helping people with amputated arms reach their full potential in society.
Gisela Cerron, Mila Evard, Lucas Lachat, Dounia Hassar