A Mass-Producible Washable Smart Garment with Embedded Textile EMG Electrodes for Control of Myoelectric Prostheses: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT: Electromyography (EMG) is the resulting electrical signal from muscle activity, commonly used as a proxy for users' intent in voluntary control of prosthetic devices. EMG signals are recorded with gold standard Ag/AgCl gel electrodes, though there are limitations in continuous use applications, with potential skin irritations and discomfort. Alternative dry solid metallic electrodes also face long-term usability and comfort challenges due to their inflexible and non-breathable structures. This is critical when the anatomy of the targeted body region is variable (e.g., residual limbs of individuals with amputation), and conformal contact is essential. In this study, textile electrodes were developed, and their performance in recording EMG signals was compared to gel electrodes. Additionally

SUBMITTER: Alizadeh-Meghrazi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8779154 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature