NEWBURGH- San Miguel Academy students recently completed a robotics project where they built and tested prosthetic hands.
BrainCo’s NeuroMaker HAND project is inspired by real-world prosthetic products. The project is designed to develop industry-specific skills and awareness by offering students exciting and immersive experiences in biomedical innovations, mechanical and electrical engineering, programming, and artificial intelligence.
Students worked in pairs to assemble over 130 pieces, creating a functional robotic hand. They then tested their hand models and engaged in friendly competitions for the accuracy and strength of their hand’s grip.
“NeuroMaker HAND significantly enhances students’ learning experiences, providing an exciting hands-on project for students to see the practical applications of science concepts in solving real-world problems,” said San Miguel Academy science teacher Effiong Eyo. “Additionally, it promotes teamwork, patience, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as students work through the various materials and steps required to complete the complex task of building a functional prosthetic hand prototype.”
The NeuroMaker HAND project aligns with San Miguel Academy’s STEAM-focused curriculum.
