Advanced Prototype of Manus Diagnostics and Rehabilitation Device

Anotace: Hand fine motor functions may be impaired by various conditions, from injury to neurodegenerative diseases. Previously, wedeveloped a prototype called Rehapiano that used load cells to measure the force exerted by the individual fingers. Rehapiano coulddistinguish between Parkinson’s patients and healthy individuals by analysing the finger tremors. Based on the experiences with theprototype and consultations with experts, we developed a more advanced prototype, Rehabimano. We show here how we improved theergonomics and electronics. In addition, we have performed experimental validation of the device and confirmed its ability to detectand measure frequencies of tremors. These results are a stepping stone for consecutive software development and pre-clinical trials.