Exo-Glove for Stroke Patients

Abstract

This report first introduces wide range of assistive Exo-Gloves available, analyzes their structure, mode, and method of function. Reasons are cited for the rejection or approval of a particular Exo-Glove. Then it provides detail analysis of a purely mechanical powered Exo-Glove, that is light weight, compact and easy to move around with. Working of various parts and sub-parts that make up the mechanical powered Exo-Glove is given. The reports conclude with suggestions and ways of automating the entire process of actuation of Exo-Glove using EMG Sensor and Electric Motor. This glove tends to the restrictions of delicate glove gloves with design contemplations concerning ergonomics and clinical practice. Its highlights include: this exo-glove depends on electric activation and has been designed to be minimal and compact. It decreases the shear force and keeps away from kinematic peculiarity contrasted and ligament-driven delicate gloves as their ligament routings are commonly lined up with individual fingers. Unique from regular gloves, this design improves a bio-propelled balance beam structure to upgrade the hand proprioception as the palm isn't covered by a wearable structure. To foster a more instinctive control interface, a delicate texture EMG sensor has been created to grasp human expectations. The usefulness of this delicate glove has been shown with trial results utilizing the low-level position control, kinematics assessment, and solid EMG estimations.