Development and usability testing of a finger grip enhancer for the elderly

• Main Authors: Tan, Dominic Wen How, Ng, Poh Kiat, Noor, Ervina Efzan Mhd, Saptari, Adi, Hue, Chee Chen, Ng, Yu Jin
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2022
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/43151/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85122968842&doi=10.3390%2frobotics11010005&partnerID=40&md5=b58c7797f46b2932e76eb92c18c790b7
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

As people age, their finger function deteriorates due to muscle, nerve, and brain degener-ation. While exercises might delay this deterioration, an invention that enhances elderly people’s pinching abilities is essential. This study aims to design and develop a finger grip enhancer that facilitates...