Existing exoskeletons are heavy, and this is a problem for our patients because it renders them unable to lift their hands," Gassert said. Professor Roger Gasset of ETH Zurich and Akira Arata of Kyoto University have developed an exoskeleton for the hand which they eventually want to power by thought . The exoskeleton is designed to help stroke victims regain the use of their arms and hands , and is strong enough to lift small items . The team developed the technology to eventually allow stroke victims to intuitively use the device and integrate the exoskeleton into their daily lives . The exoskeleton is unusual for its light ( – only 120 g – and the open palm area , allowing patients to manoeuvre more easily and to regain sensation .
Professor Roger Gasset of ETH Zurich and Akira Arata of Kyoto University have developed an exoskeleton for the hand which they eventually want to power by thought . The exoskeleton is designed to help stroke victims regain the use of their arms and hands , and is strong enough to lift small items . The team developed the technology to eventually allow stroke victims to intuitively use the device and integrate the exoskeleton into their daily lives . The exoskeleton is unusual for its light ( – only 120 g – and the open palm area , allowing patients to manoeuvre more easily and to regain sensation .