Exoskeletal devices for hand assistance and rehabilitation: A comprehensive analysis of state-of-the-art technologies
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 …
programs or by providing in-task assistance. To date, a multitude of exoskeletal devices …
[HTML][HTML] Integrated linkage-driven dexterous anthropomorphic robotic hand
U Kim, D Jung, H Jeong, J Park, HM Jung… - Nature …, 2021 - nature.com
Robotic hands perform several amazing functions similar to the human hands, thereby
offering high flexibility in terms of the tasks performed. However, developing integrated …
offering high flexibility in terms of the tasks performed. However, developing integrated …
Intention detection strategies for robotic upper-limb orthoses: a scoping review considering usability, daily life application, and user evaluation
Wearable robotic upper limb orthoses (ULO) are promising tools to assist or enhance the
upper-limb function of their users. While the functionality of these devices has continuously …
upper-limb function of their users. While the functionality of these devices has continuously …
Design, manipulability analysis and optimization of an index finger exoskeleton for stroke rehabilitation
Rehabilitation medicine studies have indicated that occupational therapy has a positive
effect on the recovery of hand function. However, few wearable hand exoskeletons can …
effect on the recovery of hand function. However, few wearable hand exoskeletons can …
Development of an untethered adaptive thumb exoskeleton for delicate rehabilitation assistance
Robot-assisted thumb rehabilitation can improve the hand function of stroke patients
because the thumb accounts for 40% of hand function. However, existing thumb …
because the thumb accounts for 40% of hand function. However, existing thumb …
Soft pneumatic gripper with a tendon-driven soft origami pump
In this study, we propose a soft pneumatic gripper that uses a tendon-driven soft origami
pump. The gripper consists of three pneumatic soft actuators that are controlled by a tendon …
pump. The gripper consists of three pneumatic soft actuators that are controlled by a tendon …
Soft exoskeleton with fully actuated thumb movements for grasping assistance
It has been clinically proven that exoskeletons are effective self-training rehabilitation or
daily living assistance devices for patients with hand dysfunctions. However, exoskeleton …
daily living assistance devices for patients with hand dysfunctions. However, exoskeleton …
Design and validation of a self-aligning index finger exoskeleton for post-stroke rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of hand functions is necessary to improve post-stroke patients' quality of life.
There is initial evidence that hand exoskeletons should exercise flexion/extension (f/e) and …
There is initial evidence that hand exoskeletons should exercise flexion/extension (f/e) and …
Design, control, and experimental evaluation of a novel robotic glove system for patients with brachial plexus injuries
This article presents the development of an exoskeleton glove system for people who suffer
from brachial plexus injuries, aiming to assist their lost grasping functionality. The robotic …
from brachial plexus injuries, aiming to assist their lost grasping functionality. The robotic …
[HTML][HTML] Design and characterization of a lightweight underactuated RACA hand exoskeleton for neurorehabilitation
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 …
availability of lightweight, easy-to-use, cost-effective and versatile systems. RobHand has …