Adaptive Utensil Handles for IKEA IDENTITET

[!IMPORTANT] 2026-Jan-28 The cutlery set is currently unavailable from IKEA Canada.

Overview

The Adaptive Utensil Handles for IKEA® IDENTITET™ is an assistive technology device that provides a cost-effective way for individuals who struggle to grasp and manipulate utensils to eat independently.

The handles are comprised of 3D printed parts that encapsulate the fork and/or spoon from the commercially available IKEA® IDENTITET™ cutlery set .

The Adaptive Utensil Handles are an open assistive technology (OpenAT). Under the terms of the open source licenses, the device may be built, used, and improved upon by anyone.

The overall cost of materials for a set of utensils and full set of handles is about $20 CAD.

IKEA® and IDENTITET™ are trademarks of Inter IKEA Systems B.V. This device is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by IKEA.

Makers Making Change Assistive Device Library

https://www.makersmakingchange.com/s/product/adaptive-utensil-handles-for-ikea-identitet/01tJR000008gxv7YAA

How to Obtain the Device

1. Do-it-Yourself (DIY) or Do-it-Together (DIT)

This is an open-source assistive technology, so anyone is free to build it. All of the files and instructions required to build the device are contained within this repository. Refer to the Maker Guide below.

2. Request a build of this device

You may also submit a build request through the Makers Making Change Assistive Device Library Listing to have a volunteer maker build the device. As the requestor, you are responsible for reimbursing the maker for the cost of materials and any shipping.

3. Build this device for someone else

If you have the skills and equipment to build this device, and would like to donate your time to create the device for someone who needs it, visit the MMC Maker Wanted section.

Build Instructions

1. Read through the Maker Guide

The Maker Guide contains all the necessary information to build this device, including tool lists, assembly instructions, programming instructions (if applicable) and testing.

2. Order the Off-The-Shelf Components

The Bill of Materials lists all of the parts and components required to build the device.

3. Print the 3D Printable components

All of the files and individual print files can be found in the /Build_Files/3D_Printing_Files folder.

4. Assemble the

Reference the Assembly Guide section of the Maker Guide for the tools and steps required to build the device.

How to improve this Device

As open source assistive technology, you are welcomed and encouraged to improve upon the design.

Files

Documentation

Document	Version	Link
Design Workbook	1.0	Adaptive_Utensils_Design_Workbook
Design Rationale	1.0	Adaptive_Utensils_Design_Rationale
Maker Guide	1.0	Adaptive_Utensils_Maker_Guide
Bill of Materials	1.0	Adaptive_Utensils_Bill_of_Materials
User Guide	1.0	Adaptive_Utensils_User_Guide
Changelog	1.0	Changelog

Design Files

• CAD Files
• PCB Files

Build Files

• 3D Printing Files

License

Copyright (C) 2024-2025, Alberta Health Services, Research and Innovation.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial-Share Alike 4.0 International license. To view a copy of this licence, see https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/. You are free to copy, distribute and adapt the work for non-commercial purposes, as long as you attribute the work to Alberta Health Services and abide by the other licence terms. If you alter, transform, or build upon this work, you may distribute the resulting work only under the same, similar, or compatible licence. The licence does not apply to AHS trademarks, logos or content for which Alberta Health Services is not the copyright owner.

This material is intended for general information only and is provided on an "as is", "where is" basis. Although reasonable efforts were made to confirm the accuracy of the information, Alberta Health Services does not make any representation or warranty, express, implied or statutory, as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness, applicability or fitness for a particular purpose of such information. This material is not a substitute for the advice of a qualified health professional. Alberta Health Services expressly disclaims all liability for the use of these materials, and for any claims, actions, demands or suits arising from such use.

Attribution

The device was designed and documented by Alberta Health Services, Research and Innovation.

The documentation template was created by Makers Making Change / Neil Squire Society and is used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license. It is available at the following link: https://github.com/makersmakingchange/OpenAT-Template

Contributors

• Anson Chung
• Kendra Smart
• Holden Holzer
• Tod Vandenberg
• Michael Cimolini
• Adam Bulat
• Robert Hirsche

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About Makers Making Change

Makers Making Change is a program of Neil Squire, a Canadian non-profit that uses technology, knowledge, and passion to empower people with disabilities.

Makers Making Change leverages the capacity of community based Makers, Disability Professionals and Volunteers to develop and deliver affordable Open Source Assistive Technologies.

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