Development of a portable actuated orthotic glove to facilitate gross extension of the digits for therapeutic training after stroke

An externally actuated glove, controlled by a microprocessor, is being developed to assist finger extension in stroke survivors. The goal of this device is to allow repeated practice of specific tasks for hand therapy in a home environment. The user can control the device by three different means: v...

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Published in2009 Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Vol. 2009; pp. 6918 - 6921
Main Authors Ochoa, J.M., Yicheng Jia, Narasimhan, D., Kamper, D.G.
Format Conference Proceeding Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States IEEE 01.01.2009
Subjects
Biomedical Engineering
Electromyography
Equipment Design
Fingers
Fingers - physiopathology
Force control
Force feedback
Gloves, Protective
Human factors
Humans
Medical treatment
Microprocessors
Orthotic Devices - statistics & numerical data
Orthotics
Safety
Software
Speech recognition
Stroke - physiopathology
Stroke Rehabilitation
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Summary:An externally actuated glove, controlled by a microprocessor, is being developed to assist finger extension in stroke survivors. The goal of this device is to allow repeated practice of specific tasks for hand therapy in a home environment. The user can control the device by three different means: voice recognition, electromyography, or manual control. These inputs can be used either independently or in combination according to the needs of the user. Both position and force feedback are available for control and safety. Initial testing of the prototype has shown promising performance.
ISSN:1094-687X
1557-170X
1558-4615
DOI:10.1109/IEMBS.2009.5333630