# Pointdexter: A Prosthetic Fingertip Terminal Device

> **NIH NIH R44** · LIBERATING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. · 2020 · $657,815

## Abstract

Abstract
The proposed dexterous terminal device technology would allow amputees more utility from their prosthetic
hands and fingers, in tasks requiring fine grasping, such as in tying shoes or in work activities, such as
manufacturing small components. Bilateral amputees would be able to achieve fine dexterity with two multi-
articulating hands. All users would be able to have the best aspects of fine-motor control, gross function, and
cosmetic appeal in a single terminal device.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9991868
- **Project number:** 5R44HD090800-03
- **Recipient organization:** LIBERATING TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
- **Principal Investigator:** Todd Richard Farrell
- **Activity code:** R44 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $657,815
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2016-09-21 → 2023-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9991868

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9991868, Pointdexter: A Prosthetic Fingertip Terminal Device (5R44HD090800-03). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9991868. Licensed CC0.

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