WHAT IS SYREBO C12? A ROBOTIC GLOVE THAT FACILITATES REHABILITATION

Published: 2025-10-16

Last edited: 2026-04-29

SYREBO C12 (sometimes written as SY-HRC12) is a smart, soft robotic rehabilitation glove designed to help restore hand and finger function, especially after a stroke or neurological trauma. It combines biomechanics, pneumatics, sensors, and rehabilitation theories to help both passively and actively train the fingers and hand. 

 

What are these gloves used for?

Robotic rehabilitation gloves, such as SYREBO C12, have a wide range of applications in rehabilitation:

After a stroke/neurological damage

  • After a stroke, the mobility of the hands and fingers is often impaired. This glove helps restore movement, strengthen muscles, and promote nerve connections. 
  • Similar therapy may be beneficial for other neurological disorders (e.g., brain trauma, nerve damage).

After hand/wrist injuries or surgery

  • If an injury or surgery has limited range of motion, the glove can help safely introduce movement while avoiding overexertion.

Restoration of fine motor skills

  • Glove modes may include fine motor exercises (individual finger bending/straightening, finger-to-finger "grasping"). 
  • This helps restore everyday activities such as writing, picking up objects, and buttoning buttons.

Muscle tone control/stretching functions

  • Some rehabilitation modes can reduce excessive muscle tone (spasms) and promote stretching.
  • This is important for patients with stiffness or increased muscle tone.

Home rehabilitation/continuous therapy

  • Since SYREBO C12 is designed for use not only in clinics but also at home, patients can continue their rehabilitation independently between professional therapy sessions. 

 

What are the benefits?

The benefits that a rehabilitation glove such as SYREBO C12 can bring:
•    Helps restore range of motion — gradually "teaches" the fingers to bend.
•    Strengthens muscles — the glove can help muscles work both actively (when the patient exerts effort) and passively (when it bends or straightens on its own).
•    Reduces muscle tone and spasms — special stretching or static mode mechanisms can reduce excessive muscle contraction.
•    Promotes nerve regeneration (neuroplasticity) — constant, gradual movement stimulation can promote brain and nerve adaptation.
•    Customization – adjustable parameters, intensity levels, and different modes allow for adaptation to the specific condition of the patient. 
•    Real-time feedback and monitoring – sensors can record movements and provide data on progress. 
•    Convenience and accessibility – the ability to use the glove at home supports continuous therapy beyond the therapy clinic.
•    Preventive function – when used regularly, it can help prevent muscle stiffness, contractures, or the progression of lost functions.
 

How might SYREBO C12 be superior to other gloves?

Analyzing the available information, several aspects can be identified in which SYREBO is advertised as more advanced:

Multiple training modes / versatility

  • The glove has 6 training modes: passive, mirror training, pinch training, stretching, fine motor skills, and functional training. 
  • This covers various stages of rehabilitation, from passive movement to specific finger functions.

More powerful motor / pneumatic system

  • There are 3 pumps inside that provide force for bending and stretching, and the strength can be adjusted to 9 levels. 
  • More force can help patients whose hands are weak or have lost a lot of function.

Individual finger control / mirror training

  • Mirror modes allow individual fingers to be controlled according to the movements of the healthy arm (symmetrical training).
  • This allows for more precise work with individual fingers rather than a single general arm movement.

Static stretching

  •  A unique, safe static stretching mode that aims to reduce muscle tone and increase range of motion. 

Sensors and real-time data

  • The glove can track movements and record progress, which helps the patient and therapist monitor results.

Wireless data transfer/convenience

  • Version C12 has a wireless "data glove" for easier use.
  • This reduces the number of wires and interference between them, increasing comfort.

Differences from simpler rehabilitation gloves

  • Simple gloves may have a single mode (e.g., passive flexion/extension only).
  • They may not have individual finger control, sensors, or adjustable strength.
  • Simpler gloves cannot provide the same level of progression, analysis, or adaptation based on the patient's progress.

 

Challenges and important notes

Patient suitability: this type of glove may not be suitable for all patients. If the hand is very stiff, has contractures, or has serious bone damage, primary therapy (hand massage, heat therapy) may be necessary.

Time intervals: Prolonged use without breaks may cause fatigue or discomfort.

Cost and availability: advanced gloves are often expensive and may require professional care or skills to fit.

Individual needs: intensity and mode must be adjusted, the patient's condition must be monitored, and a physiotherapist or rehabilitation specialist must be consulted.

Scientific evidence: Although manufacturers advertise these benefits, it is necessary to evaluate clinical studies, independent reviews, or scientific literature to confirm effectiveness.

 

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions, please contact the staff of the Rehastar.com online store by phone on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by email at any time, and we will try to respond as soon as possible.

Email: info@rehastar.com
Phone: +370 626 11553 

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