Research on the design of aging-adapted smart hand products

As global aging intensifies, the elderly commonly face issues of decreased hand strength and reduced joint flexibility. Hypertension, a prevalent chronic condition, severely impacts the quality of life for the elderly. Existing hand massage products on the market often feature a single function and fail to meet the comprehensive needs of the elderly. This paper aims to design an age-appropriate intelligent hand product tailored to the physiological characteristics of the elderly population, integrating hand massage, blood pressure monitoring, and medication management functionalities to enhance health management and quality of life for seniors. Through detailed market research and user needs analysis, this paper proposes design principles and carries out prototype design, demonstrating significant advantages in ease of use and functionality integration.