EUREKA Eurostars E! 8227 HandinMind, Bioservo
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Bioservo Technologies Aktiebolag |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 4 207 591 |
| Project duration | October 2013 - February 2017 |
| Status | Completed |
Important results from the project
The HandinMind project developed and evaluated an innovative assistance and therapy system for individuals that suffer from hand dysfunctions after stroke. The key components are a soft robotic and wearable glove that supports, measures and guides the finger functions and a computer-game-based therapy and training software for the hand/finger functions. Two industry partners: Bioservo Technologies AB from Sweden and Hocoma AG from Switzerland collaborated with Roessingh Research & Development BV, Netherlands, to develop the HandinMind system.
Expected long term effects
The HandinMind project was successful in identifying the user needs for post-stroke hand, finger and arm movement therapy, implementing working prototypes and evaluating those in a clinical setting. The results build a valuable basis for the translation of the prototype into a future medical product that can open new therapeutic avenues for patients after stroke to assist and alleviate their hand, finger and arm-related deficits. The project results will be used to improve Bioservo´s existing product as well as form a basis for future rehabilitation products.
Approach and implementation
The project used a user-centric iterative development process starting with user requirement analysis followed by three iterations of prototype development and end-user testing. Bioservo was responsible for developing the robotics glove, Hocoma for the therapeutic software and Roessingh Research & Development for user requirement identification and user testing. The project partners collaborated very well together and the collaboration in this project formed a basis for collaboration in other ongoing and future projects.