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1. Ale Press Release RS Hocoma IW Hocoma awarded a grant to develop therapeutic robotic glove Volketswil near Zurich Switzerland May 6 2014 Together with the Swedish company Bioservo and the largest Dutch independent research institute on technology applications in healthcare Roessingh Research and Development Hocoma has been awarded a grant for the HandinMind project EUROSTARS project E 8227 that is working on the development of a robotic glove as an integrated innovative solution for hand rehabilitation after stroke The HandinMind project gathers competencies in advanced robotics modern communication technology and the latest research on rehabilitation to develop a unique robotic glove that can add extra strength to the grip of persons with reduced hand function and facilitate active execution of hand movements The new innovation focuses on the healthcare and rehabilitation market in particular the treatment of post stroke patients The robotic glove targets the following aspects Enhanced gripping and grasping support to address hand weakness Assisted hand opening Intention detection logic that activates the support only if the user initiates the movement Interface with external system that allows the user to perform adaptive therapeutic exercises and assessment routines The HandinMind project is funded by the European programme Eurostars the Swedish Innovation Agency Vinnova and the Swiss State Secretariat fo2. r Education Research and Innovation SERI Ale Press Release RS Hocoma WW Further information Sarah Lina Hamann Media Relations Manager Hocoma AG Industriestrasse 4 CH 8604 Volketswil E mail media hocoma com Phone 41 43 444 23 65 Fax 41 43 444 22 01 www hocoma com Hocoma Hocoma was set up in 2000 as a spin off of the Swiss University Hospital Balgrist The company currently employs more than 150 people at its headquarters near Zurich Switzerland and at its subsidiaries in the US Singapore and Slovenia Hocoma develops and produces therapy solutions for neurological patients with movement disorders caused by stroke spinal cord injury traumatic brain injury multiple sclerosis cerebral palsy or other neurological diseases and injuries as well as for low back pain patients The product range features devices for intensive locomotion therapy Lokomat functional therapy of the upper extremities Armeo early rehabilitation and patient mobilization Erigo as well as functional movement therapy within low back pain treatment Valedo Hocoma s products are applied successfully in clinics and research institutes worldwide This medical technology company has received many awards and was honored with the Red Herring 100 Global Award in January 2010 as one of the hundred most innovative companies worldwide Hocoma generated a turnover of more than 30 million CHF in 2012 Dr Gery Colombo is the CEO of Hocoma AG P
3. roduct Disclaimer All Hocoma products are medical devices and must be used in strict adherence to the User Manual failure to do so may result in serious personal injury It is strongly recommended that you regularly consult Hocoma s website www hocoma com legalnotes for the latest available information Please contact Hocoma in case of any questions Use only under the supervision of qualified medical personnel However certain Hocoma products are marketed for home use and must be strictly used according to the recommendations of your medical care provider who is knowledgeable about your specific needs Consult the User Manual and Hocoma s website www hocoma com legalnotes for appropriate product designation Failure to obtain and follow the recommendations of your medical care provider may result in serious personal injury This information provides details about medical products which may not be available in all countries and may not have received approval or market clearance by all governmental regulatory bodies throughout the world Nothing herein should be construed as a solicitation or promotion of any product or of an indication of any specific use for any product which is not authorized by the laws and regulations of the country where the reader of this information resides
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