Table 5.
Overview of included dynamic hand orthoses classified as EVA glove
| Name/ID | Country | Year rangea | ISO abbr. | Reported function | Actuator DOFb | Wrist supportb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shields [111] | USA | 1997 | HdO | power assistance | 3 | Limited (FE, RUD) |
| SkilMate [56, 336] | Japan | 2001–2004 | HdO | power assistance | 3 | N/A |
| Matheson 1 [22, 23] | Australia | 2011–2012 | WHFO | general assistance | 1 | Limited (PS, FE, RUD) |
| Matheson 2 [22, 23] | Australia | 2011–2012 | FO | general assistance | 2 | Limited (PS, FE, RUD) |
aYear ranges are determined by the year span between found literature sources and my differ from the actual time of development
bActuator DOF = number of individually controlled actuators (zero means fully passive)
cWrist can be assisted, resisted, limited or locked [29] in pronation/supination (PS), flexion/extension (FE) and radial/ulnar deviation (RUD)