What is the challenge ?
Tremors and abnormal movements of the hand can have several causes which are often difficult to identify. They affect between 4% and 6% of people over the age of 40 (25), totalling approximately 280 million people worldwide. (26) Diseases that can cause tremors include Parkinson’s Disease, which is ranked 187th in the list of causes of the global burden of disease. (3) There are few treatments that can eliminate hand tremors and they include drugs with serious side effects, invasive procedures, and Botox injections. (27)
Is it innovative ?
The Steadiglove was invented to provide an accessible solution for hand tremors and to allow affected people to regain the ability to perform essential movements, such as drinking or eating.
How does it work ?
- The Steadiglove incorporates technology used in the construction of buildings to withstand earthquakes. This nanotechnology uses fluids to immediately compensate for vibrations and tremors, and thus stabilize the movements. (27)
- The technology used by the Steadiglove does not require batteries or electricity. As such, the glove can be worn anywhere. (27)
- The glove is washable, adaptable to several degrees of tremors, is lightweight, and is designed to be worn all day. (27)
How much does it cost ?
- The purchase price and cost of the Steadiglove are not currently available. It is therefore impossible to determine its accessibility in relation to other alternatives. (27)
What is the environmental impact ?
- The environmental impact is difficult to estimate since the device is not yet manufactured in its final version and the specific materials used are still unknown. However, it is important to consider the fact that the glove does not use any source of energy. (27)
What is the approval status ?
- The business model of the company Steadiwear, which designed the Steadiglove, is not known at the moment since the glove is not yet available.
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