Foldable Pouch Actuator Improves Finger Extension in Soft Rehabilitation Gloves

Hand rehabilitation research has markedly benefitted from the introduction of soft actuators in gloves. However, existing soft rehabilitation glove designs have several limitations in finger movements. In this regard, Chiba University researchers recently succeeded in adding finger straightening or extension to soft rehabilitation gloves through a novel foldable pouch actuator without compromising the already existing functionality of finger bending or flexion. Their findings represent a significant leap in comprehensive hand rehabilitation.