Robotic hand for physiotherapy

Abstract

The main goal of this project is to find new alternatives to help patients who have been recovered from stroke to move their hands. This product will help patients accurately grasping or whole move their fingers. Indirectly, this product helps in stimulating the nervous system to move. This device will be controlled by remote controls that consist of four switches. Each switch represents a particular movement as specified in the program. These movements can help patients to recover their hands by forcing their hand to move in a predetermined movement. This product also moves at any angle can be varied according to the patient's ability. Besides, this device works using a 9V battery, easy to carry and light weight