Get a Grip: Self-Quant tool is one to hold on to

London – Royal College of Art student Marie Phuong-Oanh Lu Vinh has designed a self-quantifying tool for the MA graduation show called Grip, which measures the strength and movement of hands and fingers.

Designed as a rehabilitation and physiotherapy tool, Grip’s components are attached to the hand and multiple sensors monitor flex and strength. The data is wirelessly transmitted to a graphic interface that displays numeric and modelled information.

Each patient’s data is stored to provide a progress report and information can be included in a larger public database for general research and product development.

This is a great example of a product for professionals and Self-Quants alike and indicates a continuing demand for technology that enables consumers to regulate their own health. For more, read our Homespital microtrend. For another example read our Innovate on an orthopaedic cast called Bones.