Nuada
Nuada develops the Nuada Glove, a soft, wearable device designed to support and enhance hand function. The system uses a unique mechanical-assisted design that provides extra strength for gripping and holding objects, aimed at both industrial workers to prevent fatigue and individuals with motor impairments for clinical rehabilitation. The device is lightweight and intended to […]
Emovo Care
Emovo Care develops accessible robotic devices intended to support individuals with motor impairments in their daily lives. Their first product, the Emovo Grasp, is a lightweight, portable hand orthosis that actively assists with opening and closing the hand. It is designed for home-based use for patients with conditions such as stroke or spinal cord injury.
BTL Industries
BTL Industries is a major developer and manufacturer of medical devices for physical therapy and cardiology. Their ‘BTL Robotics’ division produces the R-GAIT robotic-assisted gait trainer and the R-TOUCH soft robotic glove for hand rehabilitation. These systems provide automated, repetitive, and task-specific training for patients with neurological disorders.
Toyoda Gosei
Toyoda Gosei develops ‘e-Rubber’, a next-generation smart polymer that acts as both a sensor and an actuator. They utilize this technology to create soft robotic wearable devices, including rehabilitation gloves for hand therapy. Their systems aim to provide lightweight, highly flexible assistance for finger movement recovery after stroke or hand injury.
Saebo
Saebo is a manufacturer of rehabilitation equipment for patients with neurological impairments such as stroke. Their products include the SaeboGlove, a low-profile tension-based glove that assists with finger extension, and the SaeboFlex, a high-profile orthosis for functional task training. The company integrates wearable orthoses with electrical stimulation and virtual reality to improve recovery outcomes.
Siyi Intelligence
Siyi Intelligence develops soft robotic systems for clinical and home rehabilitation. Their flagship Syrebo rehabilitation gloves use pneumatic or electromechanical actuators to provide passive, active-assisted, and resistance training for hand and finger recovery. The system is designed for patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, and other neurological conditions, often featuring bilateral mirror therapy.
Rehab-Robotics
Rehab-Robotics Company Limited, a spin-off from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, specializes in neuro-rehabilitation robotics. Their flagship product, the Hand of Hope, is an EMG-controlled robotic glove that assists patients with stroke or hand injuries in regaining motor function through intent-based active-assisted exercises.
Daiya Industry
Daiya Industry develops medical and industrial support wear. Their ‘DARWING’ brand includes passive and active assistive suits. Notable products include the Pneumatic Power Assist Glove for hand rehabilitation and various fabric-based support suits (SoftExo) for back and limb support. They emphasize the integration of textile technology with pneumatic and mechanical assistance.
Yeecon Medical
Yeecon Medical is a supplier of rehabilitation equipment in China. Their portfolio includes several robotic systems for upper and lower limb rehabilitation, including powered gait trainers and hand rehabilitation robots. They focus on clinical systems for hospitals and specialized therapy centers.
Oymotion
Oymotion specializes in bio-signal detection and human-computer interaction. Their wearable portfolio includes the gForce series of EMG armbands for gesture control and the OY-680 robotic glove for hand rehabilitation. They also produce EMG-controlled bionic hands, integrating advanced sensor technology to allow intent-based movement for amputees and neurological patients.