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‘Smart glove’ can boost hand mobility of stroke patients
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‘Smart glove’ can boost hand mobility of stroke patients

by Lou Corpuz-Bosshart, University of British Columbia The glove is wireless, stretchy and can be easily washed after removing the battery. Credit: Lou BosshartThis month, a group of stroke survivors in B.C. will test a new technology designed to aid their recovery, and ultimately restore use of their limbs and hands. Participants will wear a new...

Smart Glove to Improve Stroke Rehabilitation
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Smart Glove to Improve Stroke Rehabilitation

An electronic smart glove that enables movement in the paralysed hand of stroke survivors – supporting their rehabilitation – has been invented by a team from the University of Southampton. The stroke glove prototype on a lab model. Image credit: University of Southampton The glove has electrodes printed on the sleeve that make contact with...