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3D Printed Robotic Glove • Open source design for use in rehabilitation therapy for individuals with limited hand motor function. • Retrains the muscles and neural pathways in the forearm and hand by inducing or augmenting natural motion. • Two modes of operation: Pre programmed movements and motion augmentation

3D Printed Robotic Glove Open source design for use in rehabilitation therapy for individuals with limited hand motor function. Retrains the muscles and

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Page 1: 3D Printed Robotic Glove Open source design for use in rehabilitation therapy for individuals with limited hand motor function. Retrains the muscles and

3D Printed Robotic Glove

• Open source design for use in rehabilitation therapy for individuals with limited hand motor function.

• Retrains the muscles and neural pathways in the forearm and hand by inducing or augmenting natural motion.

• Two modes of operation: Pre programmed movements and motion augmentation

Page 2: 3D Printed Robotic Glove Open source design for use in rehabilitation therapy for individuals with limited hand motor function. Retrains the muscles and

Design Constraints

• All parts must be 3d printable or easily available through vendors

• Glove must be easy to assemble

• Compact, lightweight, portable

• Battery powered with capacity for operation > 2 hours

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To-do

• Create algorithm for motion control: adjust fingers individually and simultaneously

• Interface with various sensors• Interface with mobile device via bluetooth• Create database to store calibration settings and

therapy programs