Exoskeleton glove with cable driven fingers actuated by a differential mechanism

This paper presents a glove-type support system that allows a reduction of factors such as weight and volume loaded by the user due to the Driven Cable Mechanism. It was designed to control a differential mechanism for multiple fingers which distributes the forces on the finger that requires more support during the flexion, allowing an adaptive grip. The whole system guide characteristic grip movements according to human biomechanics. It can be used as an alternative tool to perform muscle therapy or rehabilitation of opening and closing of the hand in disabled people.