BiSOP — Hand exoskeleton for the operating theatre

Overall project: Development of a hand exoskeleton for use in the operating theatre.

Surgeons are subjected to considerable physical strain in the operating theatre: repetitive postures, high grip forces, and procedures lasting several hours. The BiSOP project is developing an active forearm exoskeleton that specifically offsets this strain without compromising the precision of hand movements.

Using haptic sensors, the system detects the application of force and intended movement in real time and provides precisely measured assistance exactly where it is needed.