The study involved 118 pianists and demonstrated significant improvements in motor skills through passive training with the robotic hand.
Organizations Involved
Kabushiki Keisha Sony Computer Science Kenkyujo
Founders
Shinichi Furuya
Company Description
The robotic hand exoskeleton developed by Shinichi Furuya and colleagues aims to assist pianists in overcoming the 'ceiling effect' in motor skill development. By using passive training methods, the robotic hand can enhance fine motor skills and facilitate improvements in both trained and untrained hands, potentially benefiting musicians and individuals undergoing rehabilitation for motor skill impairments.