Wearable Device Combines Nerve Stimulation and Exoskeleton for Improved Hand Function
Medical Xpress1 min read90 words
Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna, in collaboration with ETH Zurich, the Technical University of Munich and Medical Faculty Belgrade, have developed a wearable neurorobotic system that combines electrical neurostimulation with hand exoskeletons. In a clinical trial involving 14 patients with hand impairments caused by neurological injury, the technology supported finger mobility, tactile perception and grip control. The results demonstrate the potential of personalized assistive systems for people living with the consequences of spinal cord or brain injury. The study has recently been published in the journal Science Advances.
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