MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641022355 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Feb. 25, for 'smart automated resistance upper-limb rehab glove with full-length sleeve.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Vignesh Srinivasan; Dr. Mohanasu N Daram J; and Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on April 17, under issue no. 16/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Smart Automated Resistance Upper-Limb Rehab Glove with Full-Length Sleeve This invention relates to an intelligent wearable rehabilitative device for individuals with upper-limb motor impairments such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or neuromuscular disorders. It features a Smart Resistance Glove with a full-length sensor-integrated sleeve that automatically adjusts resistance based on user strength, range of motion, and movement quality during therapy. Force sensors, flex sensors, EMG pickups, and lMUs distributed across the fingers, palm, wrist, elbow, and shoulder track fine-motor engagement, joint angles, and muscle activation patterns. Adaptive resistance is delivered through miniaturized electromechanical brakes and variable tension motorized bands embedded along that sleeve, enabling real-time modulation during flexion, extension, pronation, supination, grasping, and release. All electronics arc encapsulated within a breathable antimicrobial textile laminate for comfort and durability. A detachable water-resistant control pod houses the microcontroller, power system, and wireless communication. Unlike existing rehabilitation mats and non-adaptive tools that provide only passive, unifom1 exercise, this device supplies personalized, progressive resistance based on real-time performance. Safety logic prevents injury, while a companion app enables clinician monitoring and effective home-based rehabilitation with minimal supervision."
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