Figure 4.

Daily living tasks performed without and with My-HERO. (Left) Participants performing tasks without My-HERO and (Right) while using My-HERO. (Top) P1 is unable to perform mass hand flexion and mass hand extension unassisted. With My-HERO’s assistance, P1 can open and close his hand. (Middle) P2 attempts to apply toothpaste one-handed but the toothbrush tips over. Using My-HERO, P2 is able to hold the toothbrush while applying toothpaste. (Bottom) P3 cannot grip a fork with his affected hand despite numerous attempts to position the fork with the unaffected hand. Using My-HERO, P3 is able to hold the fork and use it to stabilize his food while cutting it with a knife.