RoboGlove

Photo: NASA

Designing a robotic grip-assist glove built for orbit and beyond

RoboGlove is a tendon-driven device that restores dexterity and reduces fatigue in astronauts’ hands through real-time grip assistance


Introduction

RoboGlove is a mission that aims to create a wearable robotic hand device that assists in hand dexterity. Modelled after the NASA and GM project of the same name, RoboGlove was created to solve the issue of hand dexterity loss in astronauts' suit design.


Mission Goals

  • Build and test a robotic device capable of grip and assistance to overall hand dexterity

  • Integrate actuators and sensors into the mechanical design creating a lightweight glove

  • Conduct testing for grip strength and dexterity improvements


Related Skills

  • Robotics

  • Mechanical and biomedical design

  • Electrical engineering/sensor integration

  • Human factors engineering

  • Computer Science


Mission Directors

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Faisal Al-Kurdi

Mechanical Engineering

[email protected]

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Olivia Darnel

BC 2028

Physics

[email protected]



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