Soft exoskeleton for hand rehabilitation and functional evaluation
ITA 102021000023702
IT 202100022091A1
Soft exoskeleton for hand rehabilitation and functional evaluation
ITA n. 102021000023702
Soft Robotics for treatment
and monitoring
GlovETA offers a comprehensive solution for the treatment and monitoring of hand pathologies and dysfunctions. Therapy is delivered via a pneumatic soft robotic exoskeleton that enables active flexion and extension of the fingers. Rehabilitation progress is monitored through electromyographic (EMG) analysis of the forearm and assessment of fingers range of motion. A dedicated monitor facilitates the setup of personalized rehabilitation plans, visualizes exercise execution, and displays rehabilitation outcomes.
Portability
GlovETA works in both clinical settings and home environments, thanks to its standalone exoskeleton unit
Treatment and monitoring
Not just treatment. Not just monitoring. GlovETA delivers both, combining robotic and sensing technologies.
Soft robotic
GlovETA features active textiles engineered to conform to the anatomy of human fingers.
Soft robotics,
safe rehabilitation.
GlovETA is a fully soft robotic glove constructed from textile materials and powered by a portable and proprietary pneumatic control unit. Unlike rigid exoskeleton, it uses compliant materials that enhance patient safety during treatment. What sets GlovETA apart is also its ability to deliver robotic-assisted therapy while simultaneously enabling sensor-based assessment of rehabilitation outcomes. It is available in two versions: one designed for clinical use and one optimized for home-based therapy.
How do physicians benefit?
Patients experience safer, more comfortable rehabilitation through the use of soft, compliant materials that minimize the risk of injury. GlovETA offers effective therapy in both clinical environments and the comfort of home
How do patients benefit?
Patients experience safer, more comfortable rehabilitation through the use of soft, compliant materials that minimize the risk of injury. GlovETA offers effective therapy in both clinical environments and the comfort of home
The GlovETA features
Textile actuator
Textile actuators composing a robotic glove.
+ MyoETA
MyoSleeve for EMG
analysis of forearm.
Portable control unit
Proprietary box for pneumatic generation and control.
Platform
Software platform for setup of rehabilitation plan, visualization of exercises
in VR, visualization
of rehabilitation outcomes.
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Biomedical indices
Biomechanics and AI-based synthetic indicators for monitoring of rehabilitation outcomes.
The GlovETA features
Textile actuator
Textile actuators composing a
robotic glove.
+ MyoETA
MyoSleeve for EMG analysis of forearm.
Portable control unit
Proprietary box for pneumatic generation
and control.
Platform
Software platform for setup of
rehabilitation plan, visualization of
exercises in VR, visualization of
rehabilitation outcomes.
Biomedical indices
Biomechanics and AI-based synthetic
indicators for monitoring of rehabilitation
outcomes.
Features and materials
The rehabilitative glove is made entirely of textile material, specifically single-coated TPU nylon. The two parts—upper and lower—are manufactured separately and connected using clips. Actuation is achieved through compressed air. When actuated, the lower part enables rehabilitation of extension movements, while the upper part enables rehabilitation of flexion movements. The upper part can be adjusted over the lower one to create ridges of varying heights. The base of each ridge, being positioned at the midpoint of the link connecting each joint of the hand, straddles each joint of every finger. This allows for a high degree of customization, ensuring the desired level of flexion for different types of users.
Soft materials
Confortable
Treatment
Monitoring
Clinic and home settings
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ETA BIOENGINEERING S.R.L.
Spin-Off company of University of Naples Federico II
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ETA BIOENGINEERING S.R.L.
Spin-Off company of University of Naples Federico II
©2024 | ETA BIOENGINEERING | Privacy Policy | Operative Office: Corso Nicolangelo Protopisani 70, 80146 Napoli (NA) Italy | PEC: etabioengineering@pec.it |Tax code and VAT: IT09528621213 | Share capital: 10.000€