The myokinetic control interface: tracking implanted magnets as a means for prosthetic control.

ABSTRACT: Upper limb amputation deprives individuals of their innate ability to manipulate objects. Such disability can be restored with a robotic prosthesis linked to the brain by a human-machine interface (HMI) capable of decoding voluntary intentions, and sending motor commands to the prosthesis. Clinical or research HMIs rely on the interpretation of electrophysiological signals recorded from the muscles. However, the quest for an HMI that allows for arbitrary and physiologically appropriate control of dexterous prostheses, is far from being completed. Here we propose a new HMI that aims to track the muscles contractions with implanted permanent magnets, by means of magnetic field sensors. We called this a myokinetic control interface. We present the concept, the features and a demonstration of

SUBMITTER: Tarantino S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5719448 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature