UCT TV's video: reScribe

440 people per day suffer from a stroke in South Africa. When individuals suffer from a stroke there is a high probability that the hand functioning will be impaired. reScribe is a hand exoskeleton that assists in rehabilitating hand movement and finger movement. These technological advancements are providing solutions to the issue of access to therapists. Director: Asemahagn Aseres Producer: Cecelia Durojaye Guests/ Interviewees: Albert Opiyo; Christelle Cornelius; Dr Sudesh Sivarasu; Gavin Jones; Lester John; Michael Awood; Noami February; Yasheen Brijlal Commissioned by: Medical Devices Lab Department of Human Biology Division of Biomedical Engineering University of Cape Town http://www.bme.uct.ac.za/ Learn more about Stepping Stone Video Training: http://www.tvstudio.uct.ac.za/steppingstoneprogramme/home Learn more about the African Filmmaking Fellowship (AFF): http://www.tvstudio.uct.ac.za/african-filmaking-fellowships/home Equipment and Facilities supplied by UCT This production was made possible by: Percy FOX Foundation Robert Bosch Stiftung & UCT Centre for Film and Media Studies. http://www.cfms.uct.ac.za/