Pioneering Solutions in Hand Therapy

Our project, funded by TÜBİTAK 1709 and EU Eurostars, aims to develop a novel glove for regaining touch sensation in the upper limbs. This glove will undergo clinical testing and certification for international commercialization.

Supported by the EU EUREKA EUROSTARS Program

Project Duration
36 Months
Project Start Date
May 2023
Project Budget
1.2M €

proda@prodatasarim.com

MEET THE TEAM

Our comprehensive project, encompassing all stages leading to international market commercialization, is being carried out by a consortium of industry experts: Proda Industrial Design, Hacettepe University Occupational Therapy Department, and Vera Global.

Proda Industrial Design, as the project lead, spearheads product development, meticulously crafting the glove's design and functionality.

Hacettepe University Occupational Therapy Department, renowned for its expertise in the field, meticulously conducts validation, research, and clinical trials to ensure the glove's efficacy and safety.

Vera Global, a seasoned player in the regulatory landscape, skillfully navigates the certification and licensing processes, paving the way for a smooth market entry.

Together, this formidable team is poised to revolutionize hand therapy by bringing our innovative glove technology to the global market, empowering individuals with partial touch sensitivity loss to regain their sense of touch and improve their quality of life.

ARZU BALKAŞ
ARZU BALKAŞVera Global
Arzu Balkaş boasts over two decades of expertise in medical device development and validation processes. Bringing her proficiency to Vera Global in the UK, she assists companies in navigating Brexit-related challenges. Arzu Balkaş and her team will spearhead project activities under Vera Global's guidance.
DR. AYDIN ÖZTOPRAK
DR. AYDIN ÖZTOPRAKProject Leader
Dr. Aydın Öztoprak holds prominent positions as the Head of the Industrial Design Department at TOBB ETU, the President of the ETMK Executive Board, and the Managing Director of Proda Industrial Design Ltd. Co.

Leveraging his 23 years of expertise in project management and product development, Dr. Aydın Öztoprak serves as a project leader and spearheads consortium leadership.

PROF. DR. ÇİĞDEM ÖKSÜZ
PROF. DR. ÇİĞDEM ÖKSÜZHacettepe Uni.
Prof. Dr. Çiğdem Öksüz 2011 yılından beri H.Ü. Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Ergoterapi Bölümü'nde öğretim üyesi olarak çalışmaktadır. Aynı zamanda H.Ü. Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü İş ve Uğraşı Tedavisi (Ergoterapi) Ünitesinde klinik çalışmalarına devam etmektedir. Proje sonucunun Proda tarafında doğrulanmasından sorumlu olacaktır.

ABOUT VITGLOVES

Our project's outcome is a wearable and programmable therapy device in the form of a glove that will enhance physiotherapy outcomes and expedite patient recovery.

Revolutıonızıng Hand Therapy

Seamless Therapy in the Comfort of Your Own Space

With VITGLOVES, you can conveniently perform doctor-recommended hand therapy at home, track your progress, and share it with your doctor.

UNSDG - TARGET 3 - GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

At the heart of our project lies the development of a groundbreaking therapy device, specifically designed to aid in the restoration of touch sensitivity for stroke and upper extremity trauma patients. Our overarching goal is to create an affordable and accessible therapy device that empowers underserved communities.

This project aligns seamlessly with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) "TARGET 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING" actively contributing to the improvement of global health outcomes.

INNOVATIVE

VITGLOVES: A Revolutionary Innovation in Hand Therapy

WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

With VITGLOVES, seamless physiotherapy continues from the comfort of your own home.

DATA DRIVEN APPROACH

Data gathered during the therapy process will be utilized to refine and enhance therapy methodologies.

VIBROTACTILE GLOVES

This project is proudly supported by the TÜBİTAK TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION SUPPORT PROGRAMS PRESIDENCY (TEYDEB) under the 1709-EUREKA-EUROSTARS program