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The Vermicelli and Capellini Handling Tests: Simple quantitative measures of dexterous forepaw function in rats and mice
Published on: July 21, 2010
Yuto Tanizaki1, Pablo E Tortós-Vinocour1, Fuko Matsunaga1
1Department of Medical Engineering, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Chiba University, Chiba 263-8522, Japan.
This study developed soft actuators to help individuals with weakened hand strength feed themselves. These robotic devices assist with spoon plunging and lifting, preserving finger function and improving quality of life.
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