By utilizing this exoskeleton device, the unaffected hand can assist in synchronously controlling the affected hand to perform movements. This process activates mirror neurons in the brain, thereby enhancing the relearning of motor skills in the affected hand. Training starts with basic whole-hand movements of the affected hand.

Through consistent practice, the quality of these movements gradually improves. Once a foundation is established, we can focus on individual finger movements to enhance fine motor skills, such as grasping and pinching. The ultimate goal is to enable the affected hand to perform functional movements independently across a variety of tasks.

Features of the Device

• Activate the mirror neuron system
• Reduced ipsilateral inhibition of brain
• Increased sensory awareness on the affected side
• Synchronously controlling
• Individual finger movements
• Repetitive practice for neuroplasticity

Journal Article

• Development of a Novel Task-oriented Rehabilitation Program using a Bimanual Exoskeletal Robotic Hand.
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32510515/
• Bilateral Sensorimotor Cortical Communication Modulated by Multiple Hand Training in Stroke Participants: A Single Training Session Pilot Study.
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36550934/
• Improvement of hand function using robot-assisted rehabilitation in a patient with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder: a case study
• Robot-assisted bimanual training improves hand function in patients with subacute stroke: A pilot study.
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35873779/
• Effects of robot-assisted passive range of motion training in combination with conventional rehabilitation on hand function in patients with chronic stroke.
  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35925030/

Patents

• Taiwan MOHW Medical Device License No. 007212

Contact Window

Occupational Therapy Unit, Rehabilitation Department
+886-4-22052121 ext. 12246
012907@tool.caaumed.org.tw