The present invention relates to an apparatus (1) for evaluating manual dexterity in humans and in particular to an apparatus (1) for evaluating the manual dexterity of humans with an impaired nervous system and/or musculoskeletal system. Manual dexterity and object manipulation is a three dimensional activity and any attempt to evaluate it should take this fact into consideration. The present invention provides an apparatus (1) for evaluating manual dexterity and object manipulation in humans comprising a means for receiving a hand and a means for measuring and recording omnidirectional forces applied by said hand. Additionally, a means for connecting two hands wherein each hand is capable of transmitting a force onto the other hand via the connecting means is provided and the apparatus comprises a means for measuring and recording forces applied by each hand.
AN APPARATUS FOR EVALUATING MANUAL DEXTERITY