A case study with Symbihand: An sEMG-controlled electrohydraulic hand orthosis for individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

With recent improvements in healthcare, individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) have prolonged life expectancy, and it is therefore vital to preserve their independence. Hand function plays a central role in maintaining independence in daily living. This requires sufficient grip force and the ability to modulate it with no...

Design of an electrohydraulic hand orthosis for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy using commercially available components

People with Duchenne muscular dystrophy are currently in need of assistive robotics to improve their hand function and have a better quality of life. However, none of the available active hand orthoses is able to address to their specific needs. In this study, the use of hydraulic technology is proposed in the design of an active hand...