This is the GyroGlove, a glove that controls the involuntary movements of patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Of all gadgets and innovations unveiled at the 2024 Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas: a glove that stabilizes hand movements caused by Parkinson’s disease has received a lot of attention. Mechanical support GyroGear promises to restore fine limb movements using a new gyroscope included on the opposite side of the palm.

GyroGear was founded by Dr. Fayee Ong, who experienced first-hand the struggles that Parkinson’s patients face. Ong and several colleagues have been working on a glove to help calm tremors since 2016, inspired by their experiences working in hospitals. Years of research and testing were finally revealed at CES 2024. The product even attracted the interest of personalities like Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, who visited stand gloves talk to the founder.

Parkinson’s involuntary movement

Gyrogear doesn’t disclose information about its glove technology, but demonstration videos claim it controls up to 80% of body movements caused by Parkinson’s disease. The support is achieved through the interaction of a space gyroscope and a design made by Foxconn, the same company Apple uses for its computers. A motor that compensates for involuntary movements is attached to the breathable glove, combined with a lithium battery, providing four hours of continuous use.

The first batch of gloves to suppress Parkinson’s tremors will be available in the coming months. On the GyroGear page you can pre-order by selecting your hand position and limb size. The first version of the GyroGlove costs $4,899.

Gyrogear does not advertise its product as a solution to Parkinson’s problems.. It is widely considered to be the most advanced handheld stabilizer in the world. Its long-term use will not help slow the progression of the neurodegenerative disease, but it will restore much of the control lost in basic activities such as eating.