Design and experimental testing of a force-augmenting exoskeleton for the human hand

• Published in: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 23 - 16
• Main Authors: Triolo, Emily R., BuSha, Brett F.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England BioMed Central Ltd 21.02.2022; BioMed Central; BMC
• Subjects: Computer-aided design; Evaluation; Exoskeleton; Exoskeleton device; Medical robotics; Rapid prototyping; United States; Rapid prototyping; Medical robotics; Exoskeleton device
• ISSN: 1743-0003; 1743-0003
• DOI: 10.1186/s12984-022-00997-6

Many older Americans suffer from long-term upper limb dysfunction, decreased grip strength, and/or a reduced ability to hold objects due to injuries and a variety of age-related illnesses. The objective of this study was to design and build a five-fingered powered assistive exoskeleton for the human...