Keypad-Controlled Limb Therapy Glove: Restores Strength and Flexibility to Fingers

Akhilesh U Prabhu

Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering, Moodabidri-574227,

Karnataka, India

akhileshuprabhu2004@gmail.com

Akshath L Shenoy

Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering, Moodabidri-574227,

Karnataka, India akshathshenoyk14@gmail.com

Charishma G V

Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering, Moodabidri-574227,

Karnataka, India charishmagv84@gmail.com

Karthik M D

Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering, Moodabidri-574227,

Karnataka, India karthikkotyan@gmail.com

Mr. Dony Armstrong D’Souza

Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering

Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering, Moodabidri-574227,

Karnataka, India

dony@mite.ac.in

Abstract— In this paper, servo motor is used to control the movement of hand-finger. To give the information, rehabilitation activities require a constant monitoring method. The goal is to assist them in enhancing and personalizing the recovery process. The main objective of this project is to design and develop a keypad-controlled smart glove aimed at improving finger strength, mobility, and coordination through customized rehabilitation exercises. In this paper, by integrating a 4x4 keypad with an Arduino Uno R3, users will be able to input commands, select therapy durations, and control the speed of their exercises. The glove will utilize servo motors to simulate natural hand movements providing targeted therapy for finger rehabilitation. The LCD will offer real-time feedback, allowing users to track progress. Overall, this paper demonstrates a pocket friendly, portable hand-finger rehabilitation device.Keywords— Rehabilitation, Servo motor, keypad, Therapy