Assisting hand function after spinal cord injury with a fabric-based soft robotic glove

Assisting hand function after spinal cord injury with a fabric-based soft robotic glove

Abstract Background Spinal cord injury is a devastating condition that can dramatically impact hand motor function. Passive and active assistive devices are becoming more commonly used to enhance lost hand strength and dexterity. Soft robotics is an emerging discipline that combines the classical pr...

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Main Authors: Leonardo Cappello, Jan T. Meyer, Kevin C. Galloway, Jeffrey D. Peisner, Rachael Granberry, Diana A. Wagner, Sven Engelhardt, Sabrina Paganoni, Conor J. Walsh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Soft robotic glove
Fabric-based robot
Spinal cord injury
Assistive wearable robot
Activities of daily living
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-018-0391-x

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