Gripable Limited

A project to develop a highly-sensitive sensor to be deployed in a handheld device for paediatric upper limb therapy. Using novel soft silicon technology, the device will gather data on hand mobility, pinch strength, grip and dexterity in real time, and provide personalised recommendations to improve the quality of clinical therapy.

In the UK there are an estimated 187,000 children living with an arm disability, and 85m worldwide. Without regular occupational therapy for upper limb and hand strength, dexterity and movement range, a child's condition is likely to deteriorate and impact their ability to live in functional independence in adulthood. A child must learn to independently c...

Over 100,000 people are affected by stroke in the UK annually, resulting in long-term disability /and dependency. The Covid-19 pandemic is expected to compound this healthcare challenge even further, placing significant additional strain on healthcare resource both during the crisis and in the period that follows as social-isolation restrictions are relax...

Over 500 million people worldwide live with arm disability due to neurological or musculoskeletal disease (e.g. stroke, arthritis). The most effective therapy to regain arm function is repetitive physiotherapy. However, in practice, access to physiotherapy is significantly limited by the number of available therapists. For example, a large UK government a...