Bioserve launches “Ironhand” Gloves to reduce injuries to workers

The advancements in technology, especially in the field of augmented technology, work towards mitigating problems humans face on a regular basis. The workforce at a factory or warehouse is always at risk of serious and chronic injury either by handling heavy objects or by doing the same task repeatedly. A battery-powered glove may now be able to alleviate some of the workload pressure.

The “Ironhand” glove increases the wearer’s grip, allowing them to execute repeated manual activities using less power. Bioservo, the company that created it, claims that it may boost the wearer’s hand strength by 20%. The apparatus referred to is regarded as a “soft exoskeleton” by the Swedish business. “When you have the glove on, it provides strength and reduces the effort needed when lifting objects,” says Mikael Wester, Bioservo’s marketing director. “It’s all in order to reduce fatigue and prevent strain injuries in the long run.”

The system comprises a backpack that stores the power pack as well as artificial tendons that link the glove to the backpack. When a user grips an object, the motor is activated by sensors on each fingertip. The grip strength and sensitivity may be adjusted via remote control or an app. Each Ironhand system is around €6,000 ($7,275). The gadget also captures information that allows the corporation to determine the wearer’s risk of strain injuries.