Project description
The GyroGlove: a novel device for hand tremors sufferers
Hand tremors in Essential Tremor (ET) and Parkinson’s Disease (PD) are debilitating and widespread. Current tremor symptoms management is poor for both ET and PD sufferers. Coordinated by GyroGear Ltd, the EU-funded GyroGlove project proposes a novel solution, the GyroGlove, to stabilise and better manage hand tremors. The GyroGlove is a wearable smart glove that exploits miniaturised gyroscopes to counteract the force generated by the tremors. It aims to restore independence and enhance the quality of life of hand tremors sufferers. Through this project, GyroGear will finalise the engineering design specification for the GyroGlove, build functional and pre-production prototypes for initial testing and user evaluations, manufacture the optimised GyroGlove, and conduct clinical trials to obtain regulatory approval for subsequent commercialisation (expected in early 2022).
Objective
GyroGlove is a wearable active device based on miniaturised gyroscopes, designed to suppress the hand tremor commonly
seen in people suffering from Parkinson’s Disease (PD) or Essential Tremor (ET). With the help of Innovate UK Proof of
Concept (PoC) grant we have taken the idea from very early lab simulators through to functional prototypes. These were
tested on PD and ET patients in lab conditions. We were able to demonstrate a 50% reduction in tremor in half of the tests
and as much as 95% in one case. GyroGlove has commenced pre-production development (as of Nov 2017). The team
has achieved TRL 6 as of this application and demonstrated proof-of-concept with group patient tests (30 users). The
GyroGlove form-factor comprises a lightweight/comfortable mount for an enclosed gyroscope which spins at approximately
20,000 RPM. By stabilising the hand directly, the GyroGlove is targeted at multi-function use (eating, drinking, writing, selfcare
etc.) to return independence and freedom to users. Given development and user testing success thus far, the phase 2
project will enable us to: finalise engineering design specification; build functional and pre-production prototypes; transfer to
manufacture; conduct clinical trials and gain regulatory approval; develop supply chain agreements and commercial
contracts ready for full commercialisation and multiple-market entry in Q4 2022 .
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H2020-EU.2.3. - INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Innovation In SMEs
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SME-2 - SME instrument phase 2
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(opens in new window) H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020
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HP4 2BL Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
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