Psyonic Mechatronics Internship
Contributing to prosthetic technology production and testing
About Psyonic
Psyonic is revolutionizing prosthetic technology by developing the world's first touch-sensing bionic hand. Their innovative approach combines advanced robotics, machine learning, and sensory feedback to restore both motor function and tactile sensation for amputees, fundamentally changing what's possible in prosthetic limbs.
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The Technology I Worked With
During my internship, I had the opportunity to work directly with Psyonic's cutting-edge prosthetic technology, experiencing firsthand the precision and capabilities of their bionic hand systems.
Precision & Touch Sensitivity
The bionic hand's ability to delicately handle fragile objects like raspberries demonstrates the sophisticated force control and sensory feedback systems I worked with during testing.
Versatile Functionality
The prosthetic hand's extensive range of gestures and grip patterns enabled comprehensive testing scenarios during my Cybathlon course recreation project.
Mechatronics Intern Role
As a Mechatronics Intern, I contributed to prosthetic technology development through hands-on engineering projects that directly impacted product testing, manufacturing processes, and production assembly. My work ranged from recreating the Cybathlon course for systematic prosthetic evaluation to assembling robotic hand control sticks for production units.
Cybathlon Course Recreation
Working alongside a coworker who is an amputee, I built a comprehensive training course that replicated the Cybathlon competition environment. This collaboration provided invaluable user feedback and helped identify specific areas for prosthetic improvement.
About Cybathlon: An international competition where people with physical disabilities compete using state-of-the-art assistive technologies.Learn more
Key Projects:
- • Cybathlon course design & implementation
- • Production assembly of robotic hand control sticks
- • Epoxy chamber construction for manufacturing
- • 3D printer maintenance & troubleshooting
- • User testing protocol development
Skills Applied:
- • Mechatronics system integration
- • Production assembly & quality control
- • Manufacturing process optimization
- • Cross-functional collaboration
