A review on design of upper limb exoskeletons

MA Gull, S Bai, T Bak - Robotics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Exoskeleton robotics has ushered in a new era of modern neuromuscular rehabilitation
engineering and assistive technology research. The technology promises to improve the …

Exoskeletal devices for hand assistance and rehabilitation: A comprehensive analysis of state-of-the-art technologies

B Noronha, D Accoto - IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Robots are effective tools for aiding in the restoration of hand function through rehabilitation
programs or by providing in-task assistance. To date, a multitude of exoskeletal devices …

[HTML][HTML] Design and characterization of a lightweight underactuated RACA hand exoskeleton for neurorehabilitation

V Moreno-SanJuan, A Cisnal, JC Fraile… - Robotics and …, 2021 - Elsevier
The spread of the use of robotic devices in neuro-rehabilitation therapies requires the
availability of lightweight, easy-to-use, cost-effective and versatile systems. RobHand has …

Upper limb exoskeleton systems—overview

Y Shen, PW Ferguson, J Rosen - Wearable Robotics, 2020 - Elsevier
This chapter provides an overview of the research and development of upper limb
exoskeleton systems. These systems can be broadly categorized into assistive devices …

Three-dimensional printed exoskeletons and orthoses for the upper limb—a systematic review

JLGF da Silva, SMB Gonçalves… - Prosthetics and …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
This systematic review aims to assess and summarize the current landscape in
exoskeletons and orthotic solutions developed for upper limb medical assistance, which are …

A fabric-based soft hand exoskeleton for assistance: the ExHand Exoskeleton

JC Maldonado-Mejía, M Múnera, CAR Diaz… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction The rise of soft robotics has driven the development of devices for assistance in
activities of daily living (ADL). Likewise, different types of actuation have been developed for …

Effects of using an active hand exoskeleton for drilling tasks: A pilot study

A Ibrahim, I Okpala, C Nnaji, A Akanmu - Journal of Safety Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction: Several studies have assessed and validated the impact of exoskeletons on
back and shoulder muscle activation; however, limited research has explored the role that …

A finger rehabilitation exoskeleton: design, control, and performance evaluation

M Norouzi, M Karimpour… - 2021 9th RSI International …, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Finger impairment is a common challenge in post-stroke patients which leads to the loss of
hand function. To regain normal movement abilities, rehab exercise is essential in the …

[HTML][HTML] Robotic Systems for Hand Rehabilitation—Past, Present and Future

B Gherman, I Zima, C Vaida, P Tucan, A Pisla… - Technologies, 2025 - mdpi.com
Background: Cerebrovascular accident, commonly known as stroke, Parkinson's disease,
and multiple sclerosis represent significant neurological conditions affecting millions …

The effect of the degree of freedom and weight of the hand exoskeleton on joint mobility function

I Priadythama, WL Yeoh, PY Loh, S Muraki - Robotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study aims to investigate the effects of the degree of freedom (DOF) and weight of the
hand exoskeleton (HE) on hand joint mobility function (ease of movement, movement range) …