The MyHand-SCI is an assistive glove designed for C6-C7 spinal cord injury patients, featuring a DC motor controlled by IMU sensors to enable tenodesis by responding to wrist angles, allowing for improved hand grasp function.

MyHand-SCI

My role

To develop a new version of the assistive device, conduct patient sessions, and design an all-new thumb splint to assist in grasp function.

Thumb Splint

・Custom 3D printed design

・Keeps Thumb in correct position

・Functional, iterable design

New Version of the MyHand-SCI

Old Version

New Version

The new version of the MyHand-SCI removes significant bulk from the previous iteration. It also improves on the adjustability, accommodating a larger sample of hand sizes. The new thumb splint also removes bulk from the hand, is easier to put on, and maintains the thumb in the correct position.

Overall, the improvements of the new version of the glove prove successful in providing a smaller, lighter, more comfortable device while maintaining the functionality of the previous version.