Maeryn Erdheim

Hand spasticity and resulting pain affect 12 million people worldwide, including stroke survivors, arthritis patients, and those with other muscle and nerve deficiencies. Soft robotic exogloves are being introduced to help patients enhance mobility or manage pain; however, there are no current solutions that address both pain and mobility.

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