After testing the individual finger prototypes would work, I grouped together several of the individual mechanisms to form a claw

• Since the air pressure often wasn't strong enough to close it completely, the claw was designed to close before the fingers were fully bent

Since the plastic pieces were fully enclosed by the bag, it was really difficult to keep the fingers in place.

• I was able to tape the outer bag firmly enough to the bottom piece so the fingers would stay in place, but it was not the most elegant solution

Getting a tighter vacuum seal and finding a better attachment methods were the two main areas that could be improved for future designs