Rehab Products - Upper Limb Solutions

Carbonhand

Carbonhand is an assistive aid that gives power back to people with impaired hand function. The sleek glove contains pressure sensors that detect when the user initiates a hand grip, then applies the power needed to ensure a firm hold. Carbonhand’s Motional Intelligence™️ provides intuitive, dynamic support, allowing the user to perform tasks they couldn’t otherwise with increased ease and security.

Key Features

The Carbonhand is clinically proven to enhance grip by providing strength and endurance. The 3-fingered glove contains pressure sensors which detect the intention of the user, and a powerpack which delivers the desired support. Each glove is sized to the user, with a supporting app to provide customised profiles to support activity.

Pressure Sensors

Located on key touch points, the sensitive pressure sensors detect when a user grips an object.

Artificial Tendons

Discreet and strong, they transfer the forces from the power unit to the fingers, in a natural grip movement

Power Unit

Provides up to 8 Hours of support with a variety of carrying options.

Open Design, Smart Fixtures

Flexible material, magnetic fastenings and open design to suit and allow ease of use for different anatomies and impairments.

Profiles & App Control

Personalise your grip with individual profiles, designed for different activities that can be loaded to the glove.

Simple Control Pad

Navigate between user profiles or initiate/release grip lock quickly.

Get A Grip.

Learn more about the features of the Carbonhand and gain an impression of how you may be able to use it around your home, at work, or outside.

Getting back to the things you love.

Carbonhand is proven to enhance grip and endurance during activities, providing the opportunity to carry out activities of daily living, or getting back to personal hobbies.

Carbonhand comes with three pre-defined profiles, that can be personally adjusted to fit the user’s needs in different situations.

What people are saying

Mats, Carbonhand user

“Thanks to the Carbonhand and that it strengthens my grip, I have the opportunity to feel more independent.

I can vacuum clean by myself, open the door with the key….the most important thing is I can be more active with my children.”

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Anyone who has the reduced hand function, or weak grip, may benefit from using the device. This would include those with:

    • Spinal Cord injury (partial) Peripheral Nerve Injury

    • Brachial Plexus Injury

    • Stroke

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    • Hand Osteoarthritis

    • Age related hand weaknesses

    • Rheumatoid Arthritis

    • Traumatic Brain Injury

    • Cerebral Palsy

    • Multiple Sclerosis

    • Neuromuscolar Diseases

    • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

    • Traumatic Hand Injury

  • The following inclusion criteria will give you an idea of whether Carbonhand is likely to be of benefit:

    • Ability to voluntarily open the hand
      Spasticity grade 0-1+ can likely be supported.
      Grade 2 will require discussion and physical assessment.
      Grade 3+ are not suitable.

    • >30 degrees of Range of Motion (ROM) in the MCP joints.

    • High ability of arm function
      40 points or higher on the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT).

    • Some superficial and deep sensory function to fully benefit. Total loss may be difficult to control the system.

  • These are absolute contraindications to using Carbonhand:

    • Open wounds on the hand or arm

    • Swollen hands

    If Pain is worsened or persists when using Carbonhand, then use should be discontinued.

    Depending on the nature of the users hand impairment, it is recommended to start using the Carbonhand gradually to avoid overexertion.

  • The Carbonhand is designed to help users with impaired hand function to be able to better better perform daily tasks, that require grip strength and/or endurance.

    This can be tasks like

    • holding cups/mugs, gripping door handles, holding and carrying bags

    • household chores (vacuuming / gardening)

    • hobbies like golf, cycling etc.

    Success will depend on a variety of factors, influenced by the inclusion criteria above. But may also depend on further modifications to objects, technique, and practice to achieve the best outcomes.

  • No. If the glove could become dirty or wet, you should use a protective glove over the Carbonhand.

  • The battery life is expected to be 8 hours based on average use.
    Charge time is approximately 2 hours (from a depleted battery).
    The power unit is charged by mains power, using a safe release magnetic connector.

  • The glove itself is connected by an arm strap to the power pack. The arm straps come in different sizes for the best fit, depending on how you prefer to wear the power pack.

    The power pack can be carried in different positions eg as a backpack, on the waist, or can be folded to fit a user’s own bag / purse, or mounted on a wheelchair.

  • We don’t offer any financing options or payment plans at the moment. We understand this would make the system accessible to more individuals, so we are looking at the possibilities and hope to be able to offer something soon.

    Access To Work Grant
    Some clients are eligible for the Access To Work grant from the UK government. A number of our clients have funded their device as they use it as a workplace aid.

    Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability. Your workplace can include your home if you work from there some or all of the time. It does not matter how much you earn. If you get an Access to Work grant, it will not affect any other benefits you get and you will not have to pay it back.

  • Bioservo offers a 6 month warranty on the glove itself, and a 2 year warranty on the other device parts.

    Carbonhand should be used according to the instructions. Incorrect handling can cause discomfort and will void the warranty.

Resources

Carbonhand Brochure

Downloadable brochure from the manufacturer with basic info & images.
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Clinical Evidence

Close to 200 patients have been involved in several studies, using Carbonhand.
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Carbonhand Demo / Purchase Process

1. Request A Demo / Complete the Risk Assessment
In order to organise a demo we’ll need to know where you are and ask you to complete a risk assessment. It gives us some basic information to make sure the device is safe and suitable for you to use. We’ll also provide you with some further information.
Fill in the form on the right and we’ll get the ball rolling!

2. We’ll Arrange a Demo
Using the details on your form we’ll look to organise a demo at a nearby clinical facility (usually a physio practice), or in your home if more appropriate.

3. Personal Report & Quote
We’ll write up and email over your personal report. This will include full details of your session and the device configuration that best suits your needs.
If you’re happy with the recommendation we will send you a formal quote.

4. Place Your Order
Once you are happy, and we’ve answered all your questions you can accept our quote online, by email, or by phone, and we’ll get things in motion!

I’d Like A Demo / Information

Please complete this form and our Carbonhand Support team will be in touch asap with FAQs, pricing information or to answer your specific questions.