  Common disabilities like stroke and spinal cord injuries may cause loss of
motor function in hands. They can be treated with robot assisted rehabilitation
techniques, like continuously opening and closing the hand with help of a
robot, in a cheaper, and less time consuming manner than traditional methods.
Hand exoskeletons are developed to assist rehabilitation, but their bulky
nature brings with it certain challenges. As soft robots use elastomeric and
fabric elements rather than heavy links, and operate with pneumatic, hydraulic
or tendon based rather than traditional rotary or linear motors, soft hand
exoskeletons are deemed a better option in relation to rehabilitation.
