Grasping Control of Power-assist Glove for Supporting Grip Strength

Abstract

The action of grasp is one of indispensable functions in living daily life without hindrance. The purpose of this study is to develop a power-assist glove that is mounted on a user′s hand and supports the grasp. The power-assist glove with air pressure actuators controls the grip strength based on the magnitude of a surface myoelectric potential generated by moving fingers. As a result of experiments, the device enabled the user to give a supplementary power for grasping the objects.