MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621083144 A) filed by Vishwakarma Institute Of Technology on July 06, 2026, for A Glove For Hand Rehabilitation.
Inventors include Uke, Shailaja; Shinde, Sandip; Wanjale, Kirti; Kendre, Yeshwant; Kenjale, Manas; Kelkar, Advait; Kawtikwar, Manas; and Kaudewar, Srushti.
The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a glove for hand rehabilitation designed to assist and restore hand mobility in patients suffering from stroke, arthritis, neuromuscular disorders, post-injury stiffness, and age-related hand dysfunction. The glove integrates flex sensors and an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to continuously monitor finger bending, joint angles, and wrist motion. The collected data is processed by a microcontroller unit which generates real-time control signals for servo motors connected to a tendon-based actuation system, enabling controlled flexion and extension of fingers. A machine learning module analyzes historical and real-time movement data to dynamically adjust therapy parameters such as speed, range of motion, repetition, and intensity, providing personalized rehabilitation. The system supports passive, active-assistive, and resistance-based therapy modes with safety ensured through motion limits, force regulation, and emergency stop mechanisms. A companion application enables wireless monitoring, data visualization, and remote supervision, making the system suitable for both clinical and home-based rehabilitation applications.
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