Award
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development 5F30HD117488-02
Quantifying and Rehabilitating Fine Sensorimotor Hand Function in Stroke Patients Using an Instrumented Fragile Object
Recipient
UTAH STATE HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM--UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
Award Amount
$55,114.00
Ceiling
$55,114.00
Awarded
July 14, 2026
Identifier
5F30HD117488-02
Award to University of Utah to develop and validate the Electronic Grip Gauge for rehabilitating fine sensorimotor hand function in stroke patients, funded from 2026 to 2029.
Description
This project aims to validate and determine the effectiveness of the Electronic Grip Gauge (EGG), an instrumented “fragile” object designed to quantify and rehabilitate fine sensorimotor hand function in stroke patients. The EGG is a handheld wireless device embedded with sensors to track grip force, load force, acceleration, and object position. The project includes clinical trials and a scientific training plan at the University of Utah Neurorobotics Lab.