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 early 2021.
Field of science
- /medical and health sciences/basic medicine/neurology/parkinson
Programme(s)
Call for proposal
H2020-SMEInst-2018-2020-2
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Funding Scheme
SME-2 - SME instrument phase 2Coordinator
HP4 2BL Berkhamsted
United Kingdom
