Founded in Baltimore in 2021 by biomedical engineer Dr. Rafael Casas, SpringWear develops wearable hand exoskeletons and telehealth tools for stroke rehabilitation outside the clinic. Its HandSOME devices grow out of more than 25 years of research at the Center for Applied Biomechanics and Rehabilitation Research, combining spring-powered assistance with a focus on affordable, customizable home use. The company’s devices have been evaluated in clinical and take-home studies, including research published on HandSOME I and II.