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WT AWARD 2018 - ACCESSIBILITY
Bioservo
Robotic glove with the pressure-sensitive sensors is developed for people with an impaired hand function, i.e. low strength in the grip or missing endurance. To be able to use it, the wearer still needs to have some hand function left. It is equipped with sensors, motors and artificial tendons. It compensates for the missing strength in the hand, restores tactile sensations and energy. On the ends of the glove, touch sensors are installed at the height of the thumb, middle and ring finger pads, which are used to establish contact with the external environment. It consists of a glove and a lightweight power unit. The combined weight of the glove and the power unit is approximately 700 grams. The maximum power and the degree of strength added can be adjusted to suit the individual user, enabling the glove to be adapted for different needs.
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