All parts were designed to be put together in two piece assemblies. Only one part would need to be attached at a time during assembly. This avoided complex processes requiring two hands. A four-bar linkage was used as a finger joint coupling mechanism to produce consistent movement and greater force at the fingertip than a purely tendon-based design. These design choices were made at the expense of durability and efficiency due to the lack of non-backdriveable gearing, higher-strength components, and precision parts.

Cliff Shin is both an award winning designer and a design educator. Also, he is actively involved in product development where innovation, creativity, and responsibility are needed the most. He focuses on emotions, how users feel, and his design principle is “Last-Long” design. Cliff Shin always keeps in mind and makes constant and consistent efforts in order to achieve last-long design, timeless design. Cliff Shin proposes and speaks about “Security Blanket Theory”, a principle that enables products lasting long.