HUMAN GRASP ASSIST DEVICE WITH EXOSKELETON

• Main Authors: IHRKE CHRIS A, BERGELIN BRYAN J, DAVIS DONALD R, BRIDGWATER LYNDON B.J, LINN DOUGLAS MARTIN
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 29.08.2013
• Subjects: ACCESSORIES; HUMAN NECESSITIES; OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; WEARING APPAREL

A grasp assist system includes a glove, actuator assembly, and controller. The glove includes a digit, i.e., a finger or thumb, and a force sensor. The sensor measures a grasping force applied to an object by an operator wearing the glove. Phalange rings are positioned with respect to the digit. A f...