Browsing MEC Symposium by Author "Resnik, Linda"

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Use of a Dynamic Load Strap in adjustable anatomical suspension for transradial amputations

Phillips, Sam L.; Resnik, Linda; Latlief, Gail A. (Myoelectric Symposium, 2011)

Background: Although dynamic load straps have been used in prosthetics and orthotics since the 1950s, to our knowledge, their use for suspension control in an upper extremity prosthesis has not been previously reported. Purpose: ...
Using A Virtual Reality Environment (Vre) To Facilitate Training With An Advanced Upper Limb Prosthesis

Resnik, Linda; Fantini, Christopher; Disla, Roxanne; Etter, Katherine; Klinger, Shana Lieberman (Myoelectric Symposium, 2011)

Technological advances in prosthetic design offer dramatically increased possibilities for powered movement. The DEKA Arm system, for example, allows users 10 powered degrees of movement, requiring the user to master ...
VA Study To Optimize The Gen 2 Deka Arm: Qualitative Findings

Resnik, Linda (Myoelectric Symposium, 2011)

In 2005 DARPA announced its "Revolutionizing Prosthetics" program and funded the development of the DEKA prosthetic arm. When the Gen 2 prototype DEKA Arm System became available for clinical research and testing, DARPA ...