Project title: Smart Rehabilitation Glove using IOT for Physiotherapy Monitoring
Introduction:
• The IoT-Based Physiotherapy Glove is a smart wearable device designed to monitor hand and finger
movements during rehabilitation exercises.
• It uses flex and motion sensors to measure the bending angles of fingers and overall hand motion.
• An ESP32 microcontroller processes the collected sensor data.
• The processed data is sent wirelessly to a mobile or web application for real-time monitoring.
• The system helps patients and doctors track weekly improvement and recovery progress after
injuries or surgeries.
• Overall, it enhances physiotherapy efficiency and supports faster patient recovery.
Literature Review:
• Smart wearable gloves can accurately measure finger movement and grip strength, improving
rehabilitation outcomes.
• IoT technology allows real-time data transfer for remote monitoring and continuous supervision.
• Real-time feedback supports better tracking of patient progress and effective treatment planning.
• The proposed system integrates sensor data, dual-mode operation, and IoT monitoring into a single,
efficient solution.
Problem Statement:
• Traditional physiotherapy depends on manual observation, which may cause inaccurate assessment of
hand and finger movements.
• Patients lack continuous monitoring and real-time feedback, slowing recovery progress.
• Limited tracking of finger bending angles and grip strength reduces rehabilitation effectiveness.
• There is a strong need for a smart, IoT-based solution that offers precise measurements, remote
supervision, and improved recovery outcomes.
Objectives:
• To design a smart rehabilitation glove that measures both hand and finger movements.
• To use flex, force, and motion sensors for accurate movement and grip detection.
• To implement dual-mode operation for manual and motor-assisted exercises.
• To provide IoT-based real-time monitoring for patients and doctors.
• To track and display weekly improvement in mobility and strength.
Methodology:
• Sensor Integration: Flex and force sensors detect finger movement and grip strength.
• Data Processing: ESP32 microcontroller reads, filters, and processes sensor data.
• IoT Connectivity: Data is sent wirelessly to a mobile/web dashboard for real-time monitoring.
• Analysis & Feedback: System records weekly progress and provides feedback to patients and doctors.
Expected Outcomes:
• Real-time monitoring of hand and finger movements with grip strength detection.
• Weekly progress tracking to assist in rehabilitation planning.
• Remote access for doctors and therapists via IoT dashboard.
• Faster and more effective recovery through smart feedback and exercise tracking.
• Low-cost, portable, and user-friendly physiotherapy solution.
