During several test deployments of the AnyHand at hand therapy practices , we were able to gather valuable feedback that has been incorporated into the latest AnyHand update. In this article we want to tell you about the changes and how they make our hand therapy robot even easier to use.
Updates to the AnyHand have resulted from the feedback received from the test position
One goal was to keep the time between therapies as short as possible. To achieve this, the development team worked on ending the current therapy session and starting the new one. "The sequence of steps until the start was optimised so that the insertion of a new patient's hand can now be done more quickly," explains developer Timos.
Pop-up windows show the next step in the AnyHand app
In order to not only speed up but also simplify the start of the therapy, a tutorial has been integrated into the app. The next step is explained in a message that pops up on the screen. Therapists are guided through the settings and the app always shows exactly what the next step is.
The device itself has also been improved: The mechanics of the AnyHand are now more stable and precise and even fingers with a large circumference can be treated. This is very useful if the hand-injured person still has severe swelling.
The mechanics have become more stable and precise
In addition, the force measurement has become more sensitive. It not only measures the force exerted by the person being treated to obtain data on the success of the training , but is also an important tool for quickly stopping the movement of the AnyHand: if the person suffers a cramp, the AnyHand registers this and stops the movement automatically. In addition, patients can also consciously stop the movement in this way, for example if pain occurs. Instead of pressing the off button, the hand can then be moved briefly and suddenly, which also triggers a stop. Timos sees a psychological necessity for this: "The patients get more control over the therapy with the AnyHand and we can strengthen their trust in the device.
In recent months, we have also been able to build up our service structure: It comes into play when an AnyHand needs to be repaired or replaced. Especially when entering the market, it is particularly important to be able to provide close support to the first customers. An organised service structure is indispensable for this.
"So you can say: through major optimisations we have been able to achieve better handling. Therapy can now start easier and faster and the app is easier to understand," Timos summarises. Above all, these changes should make everyday therapy with AnyHand easier and increase the added value even more.
Our software developer Timos