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The criterias that we choose are very important for amputees for their daily lives. Grip strength is important for performing dairy tasks like opening containers or writing without breaking or not having enough grip strength.Comfortability enhances wearability (a snug, well-cushioned fit is crucial for preventing discomfort, pressure points, and skin irritation, allowing for extended wear) which improves quality of life as comfort is directly linked to improved quality of life. A comfortable device promotes greater use and can prevent frustration or pain associated with a poor fit.Durability is important because it ensures consistency in the reliability of the device, allowing them to maintain mobility and independence without the fear of mechanical failure.Controllability is a very important aspect of prosthetic devices as it mimics natural function and prosthetics should mimic the functions of a natural limb as closely as possible because that is what allows users to perform a wide range of tasks with precision. It also increases independence as it provides for a greater control and allows users to be more independent by performing a wider range of activities throughout their day, from simple tasks to more demanding ones. Lastly, it improves stability when a prosthetic has good control and stability. It can help maintain overall musculoskeletal health by distributing the body's workload more evenly. Our best design was D. It was not the most comfortable but it could be utilized by anyone and it has room to be accommodating in long term usage. It is also the most controllable as it has extra bends assisting in the usability of the hand itself. Although it's the best in terms of grip strength as it can be closed completely and it can definitely be used as a cheaper version of a prosthetic because it can perform most easy tasks. It’s also not perfect in the sense that it's not that the most durable but that can easily be fixed with either tape or rubber bands. The rubber bands on the fingers also assist with friction having a greater grip strength. rephrase this sentence in 8th-10th grade sentences

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The criteria we chose are very important for amputees' daily lives. Grip strength matters because it helps with tasks like opening containers or writing without dropping things. Comfort is also key — a snug, well-cushioned fit prevents pain, pressure sores, and skin irritation, so the prosthetic can be worn for longer periods. When a device is comfortable, people use it more and get less frustrated. Durability matters because a strong, reliable device helps users keep their mobility and independence without worrying about it breaking. Controllability is important because a prosthetic should mimic a natural limb as closely as possible. Better control allows more precise movements, increases independence, and helps maintain overall body stability. Our best design was D. It was not the most comfortable, but it can be used by many people and modified for long-term use. Design D is the most controllable because its extra bends improve hand movement. It also has the best grip strength — it can close completely and handle many simple tasks, making it a cheaper prosthetic option. It is not the most durable, but simple fixes like tape or rubber bands can help; rubber bands also add friction and improve the grip.