Making Powered Prosthetics Easier To Use (VIDEO)
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Researchers from NC State University and the University of North Carolina have developed new technology for decoding neuromuscular signals to control powered, prosthetic wrists and hands. The work relies on computer models that closely mimic the behavior of the natural structures in the forearm, wrist and hand. In preliminary testing, both able-bodied and amputee volunteers were able to use the model-controlled interface to perform all of the required hand and wrist motions -- despite having very little training. The new software is demonstrated here using a prosthetic hand created by DEKA Research & Development Corp.
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Lizhi Pan, NC State University
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