Following the initial brace design, I developed the first iteration of the forearm gauntlet in SolidWorks. This version was designed to house key electronic components, servo motors, and wiring while maintaining a secure and comfortable fit. However, during testing, we found that the sharp corners in the design compromised both comfort and safety. Additionally, the gauntlet did not properly fit the volunteer’s arm, highlighting the need for ergonomic adjustments in the next iteration. 

Once the final designs were completed, I 3D-printed the gauntlet, braces, rings, and caps to validate fitment and functionality. The parts were printed using [mention material if relevant, e.g., TPU for flexibility, PLA for rigidity], ensuring durability while maintaining lightweight properties. Each component was post-processed to remove printing artifacts and tested for proper assembly before integration. 

To evaluate comfort, ease of use, and functionality, we conducted voluntary user testing with participants wearing the exoskeleton. A structured survey was formulated to collect feedback on fitment, mobility, and overall usability. Participants provided insights that highlighted minor areas for refinement, such as adjusting strap tension and improving overall comfort for extended wear. 

Based on user testing feedback, we refined the assembly to enhance comfort, fitment, and ease of use. Adjustments were made to the strap tensioning system, component placement, and overall ergonomics to improve long-term wearability. An additional tubing assembly was integrated to guide the tensioning strings, ensuring consistent tension without causing misalignment in finger movement. The final prototype successfully combined mechanical and electronic components, demonstrating a fully functional and ergonomic exoskeleton design.