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Exo-Glove Poly Wearable Robot Restores Hand Functions

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Here is a wearable robot developed to restore patients’ hand functions. Exo-Glove Poly is worn on 3 fingers and secured with tendon anchoring supports that resemble watch straps. Magnets are used for easy attachment and detachment.

Exo-Glove Poly (Extended) (Seoul National University)

The Passive Thumb body enables thumb abduction and increases grasping ability. As this video shows, this wearable system enables people with disabilities to grasp items with more confidence.

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