The third generation of the fluidic hand currently is in the process of clinical trial. The new hand combines functionality and cosmesis. It has the natural shape of a human hand and multiple new functions. The grasping ...

A patient combining transhumeral amputation and brachial plexus injury presented an opportunity to revisit the design of a frame sockets for control using multiple FSR’s. The superior socket wings bear on the user more ...

We are in the process developing a new multifunctional hand mechanism in the hopes of providing a new mechanism that will have superior function over today’s single degree-offreedom (DOF) mechanisms and yet be clinically ...

Rejection rates of body-powered hands are higher than that of hooks. Body powered hands are inefficient. As a result they require an uncomfortable high activation force, and produce a relatively low pinch force in return ...

Myoelectric prosthetics are complex functional devices that can improve significantly a person’s quality of life. This paper describes the development of a myoelectrically controlled prosthetic hand for a five-year old ...

Myoelectric prosthesis are aids that try to give back to patients a bit of autonomy and indipendence in their life. Several control techniques were explored in the past, but still the electromyographic (EMG) control ...

The design of upper limb prostheses must be done on realistic bases taking into account the present technologies and getting of the best efficiency in their use without ignoring the economical factors. In authors’ opinion, ...

We have developed a new multifunctional hand mechanism in the hopes of providing a new mechanism that will have superior function over today’s single degree-of-freedom (DOF) mechanisms and yet be robust enough to be ...

Commercial myo-electrically controlled prostheses are currently single degree of fieedom devices with highly restrictive function. These artificial hands warrant high grip forces due to their planar pincer movement to ...

It is well documented that the successful rehabilitation of persons with disabilities depends on a care plan process with the involvement of an interdisciplinary and multi disciplinary team members. In Ontario, the traditional ...