Usability and Satisfaction of a Next Generation Soft-Robotic Glove for Grip Support Among Patients with Hand Function Limitations

Anke I.R. Kottink; Corien D.M. Nikamp; Erik C. Prinsen; Johan S. Rietman; Gerdienke B. Prange-Lasonder

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Usability and Satisfaction of a Next Generation Soft-Robotic Glove for Grip Support Among Patients with Hand Function Limitations

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A decreased hand strength is a common problem in various patient populations. The Carbonhand system is a wearable soft-robotic glove that supports patients’ hand function while performing daily activities. To assess the usability and satisfaction of the next generation of Carbonhand, a usability study with five patients with persistent hand function limitations due to trauma or arthritis was conducted. Although several usability issues were identified, usability scored positive on the System Usability Scale. Glove satisfaction was positive, control unit satisfaction was slightly lower. The current findings highlight that usability testing is important for further optimization of assistive devices, with the ultimate goal of promoting technology adoption by potential end users.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation V
Subtitle of host publication	Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Neurorehabilitation (ICNR 2024), November 5–8, 2024, La Granja, Spain
Place of Publication	Cham
Publisher	Springer
Pages	68-72
Number of pages	5
Volume	1
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-031-77588-8
ISBN (Print)	978-3-031-77587-1, 978-3-031-77590-1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77588-8_14
Publication status	Published - Feb 2025
Event	6th International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation, ICNR 2024 - Centro de Congresos y Convenciones Guardia de Corps, La Granja de San Ildefonso, Spain Duration: 5 Nov 2024 → 8 Nov 2024 Conference number: 6 https://2024.icneurorehab.org

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Name	Biosystems and Biorobotics
Publisher	Springer
Volume	31
ISSN (Print)	2195-3562
ISSN (Electronic)	2195-3570

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Conference	6th International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation, ICNR 2024
Abbreviated title	ICNR 2024
Country/Territory	Spain
City	La Granja de San Ildefonso
Period	5/11/24 → 8/11/24
Internet address	https://2024.icneurorehab.org

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Kottink, A. I. R., Nikamp, C. D. M., Prinsen, E. C., Rietman, J. S., & Prange-Lasonder, G. B. (2025). Usability and Satisfaction of a Next Generation Soft-Robotic Glove for Grip Support Among Patients with Hand Function Limitations. In Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation V: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Neurorehabilitation (ICNR 2024), November 5–8, 2024, La Granja, Spain (Vol. 1, pp. 68-72). (Biosystems and Biorobotics; Vol. 31). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77588-8_14

Kottink, Anke I.R. ; Nikamp, Corien D.M. ; Prinsen, Erik C. et al. / Usability and Satisfaction of a Next Generation Soft-Robotic Glove for Grip Support Among Patients with Hand Function Limitations. Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation V: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Neurorehabilitation (ICNR 2024), November 5–8, 2024, La Granja, Spain. Vol. 1 Cham : Springer, 2025. pp. 68-72 (Biosystems and Biorobotics).

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Kottink, AIR , Nikamp, CDM , Prinsen, EC , Rietman, JS & Prange-Lasonder, GB 2025, Usability and Satisfaction of a Next Generation Soft-Robotic Glove for Grip Support Among Patients with Hand Function Limitations. in Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation V: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Neurorehabilitation (ICNR 2024), November 5–8, 2024, La Granja, Spain. vol. 1, Biosystems and Biorobotics, vol. 31, Springer, Cham, pp. 68-72, 6th International Conference on NeuroRehabilitation, ICNR 2024, La Granja de San Ildefonso, Spain, 5/11/24. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77588-8_14

Usability and Satisfaction of a Next Generation Soft-Robotic Glove for Grip Support Among Patients with Hand Function Limitations. / Kottink, Anke I.R.; Nikamp, Corien D.M.; Prinsen, Erik C. et al.
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Kottink AIR , Nikamp CDM , Prinsen EC , Rietman JS , Prange-Lasonder GB. Usability and Satisfaction of a Next Generation Soft-Robotic Glove for Grip Support Among Patients with Hand Function Limitations. In Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation V: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Neurorehabilitation (ICNR 2024), November 5–8, 2024, La Granja, Spain. Vol. 1. Cham: Springer. 2025. p. 68-72. (Biosystems and Biorobotics). doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-77588-8_14

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