A single-hand robotic glove is a wearable device designed to fit over one hand and assist, enhance, or replicate hand movements using mechanical and electronic components. It’s commonly used in hand rehabilitation for patient with stroke

What it looks like

Imagine a lightweight glove with:

• Flexible fabric or exoskeleton structure
• Small motors or actuators along the fingers
• Sensors embedded at joints
• Wires or compact control modules attached to the wrist or forearm

How it works

A robotic glove typically combines three key systems:

1. Sensors

• Detect finger movement, muscle signals, or pressure
• Examples: flex sensors, EMG (muscle) sensors

2. Control system

• A microcontroller processes signals and controls movement

Main types

• Assistive gloves: Help people with limited hand mobility (e.g., after stroke or injury)
• Rehabilitation gloves: Guide hand exercises and track recovery progress

What it can do

• Help open and close fingers
• Improve grip strength
• Track hand motion in real time

Real-world uses

• Medical rehab for patients recovering from nerve or muscle damage

If someone can’t fully close their hand, the glove can:

• Detect their intention to grip
• Activate motors
• Pull cables that bend the fingers
• Help them hold an object