A novel array of flex sensors for a goniometric glove

A new array of flex sensors was developed for integration into a sensory glove to perform goniometric semi-automated measurements. With this array, the sensory glove gained in repeatability of the measures, with respect to other gloves previously reported, performing with the lowest Range and Standard Deviation ever obtained. The reliability was notable, insofar the ICC averaged the “state of the art” sensory gloves. Performances and cheapness (tens of dollars) make this array particularly suitable for rehabilitation, when objective measures of the functional capabilities of subject's hand can be mandatory.