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Browsing MEC Symposium Conference Proceedings by Title
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A Balance Between Body Power And Electric Prosthesis For An Above Elbow Patient
(1993)Over the period of the last four years it has been possible to monitor in greater detail a pattern ofsupply of myoelectric prosthesis to patients within the Trent Region The pattem of supply of myoelectric prosthesis has ... -
A BENCH-TOP PROTOTYPE OF A VARIABLE STIFFNESS PROSTHESIS
(2005)A prototype of a variable stiffness prosthetic joint has been constructed and tested. The joint is based on two actuator subsystems arranged in an antagonistic configuration. Each actuator subsystem is composed of a small, ... -
A BUS PROTOCOL FOR INTERCOMPONENT COMMUNICATION IN ADVANCED UPPER-LIMB PROSTHESES
(2005)Microcontrollers are ubiquitous in modern electronic products, powered prosthetic components being no exception. Likewise, digital communication buses are the key technology for interconnecting such smart devices for reasons ... -
A Comparison of Surface and Internally Measured Myoelectric Signals for use in Prosthetic Control
(2005)The surface myoelectric signal (MES) has proven to be an effective control input for powered prostheses. Pattern recognition based controllers use multi-channel surface MES as inputs to discriminate between the desired classes ... -
A COMPARISON OF UPPER LIMB AMPUTEES AND PATIENTS WITH UPPER LIMB INJURIES USING THE DISABILITY OF THE ARM, SHOULDER AND HAND (DASH).
(2005)Amputation of a limb represents a catastrophe for the adult amputee and their family. However data regarding the prosthetic, functional and psychological outcomes achieved by these patients is limited. There is no well ... -
A Comparison Of Upper Limb Prostheses Users In Europe
(1999)An important part of the design process is to be able to identify the needs of a target population. Once incorporated into the desigrts the information can then be incorporated in to the measurement of the success of the ... -
A Comparison Study Of Emg Features For Force Prediction
(2011)Myoelectric prosthetic devices can be controlled by use of surface electromyography (sEMG). However, intramuscular EMG (iEMG) has been proposed as an alternative, since it may provide more stable and selective recordings ... -
A COMPENSATING SHOULDER JOINT TO ASSIST THE SHORT TRANSHUMERAL AMPUTEE
(2008)The typical problem patient has a transhumeral amputation 30 to 60 mm below the axilla. No matter how well the socket is made, the moment arm in the socket is too little to sustain the four foot-pound torque of a typical ... -
A FLEXIBLE USER INTERFACE FOR RAPID PROTOTYPING OF ADVANCED REAL-TIME MYOELECTRIC CONTROL SCHEMES
(2008)A recent emphasis on the advancement of upper limb prosthetics, due in part to the high number of injuries resulting from ongoing military conflicts, has accelerated research in the field of advanced prosthetics. One important ... -
A MINIMAL JERK PROSTHESIS CONTROL SYSTEM
(2005)Efficient prosthesis control is dependant on the user’s ability to control the desired movements of the prosthesis. Observed manifestations of jerk on a complete arm prosthesis can lead to difficulty in performing controlled ... -
A MYOELECTRICALLY CONTROLLED PROSTHETIC HAND FOR TRANSMETACARPAL AMPUTATIONS.
(2002)We have developed a new externally-powered, myoelectrically controlled partial hand prosthesis that is suitable for fitting those persons with amputations at or more proximal to the level of the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) ... -
A NEW ACTIVE SHOULDER PROSTHESIS: FROM THE DESIGN TO THE FIRST CLINICAL APPLICATION
(2008)INAIL and DIEM prototyped a new externally-powered prosthetic shoulder developed for interscapulothoracic and first-proximal trans-humeral amputees. The articulation consist of two connected powered joints that allow the ... -
A New Approach To Amputee Training Using Computer Graphics
(1995)In this paper, a new approach is presented for the training of amputees for an effective fitting of upper-extremity myo-electric prostheses, Electromyogram (EMG) signals from the remaining muscles of the stump are amplified ... -
A New Concept In The Evaluation Of Cybernetic Actuators Control Using Virtual Reality
(1995)In order to control the movement of a cybernetic actuator the EMG signal is generally used as a source of command. This signal has to be processed in order to extract relevant features, which are then classified. Many schemes ... -
A NEW ELECTRIC SYSTEM WITH SIMULTANEOUS ELBOW & HAND CONTROL
(2005)The evolution of electric prosthetic systems has resulted in the widespread transition to digital controllers, i.e., microprocessors. In fact, it may be true that every available electronic controller in the field of prosthetics ... -
A Novel Research And Clinical Approach To Using Gel Liners For Collection Of Surface Myoelectric Signals For Prosthetic Control
(2011)For more than two decades, individuals with lower limb amputations have been successfully fitted with gel liners constructed from a variety of materials. Prosthetists have also reported moderate success with gel liners fit ... -
A One Year Retrospective Overview Of Partial Hand Patients Using Prodigits
(2011)To date, more than 150 patients worldwide, with partial hand amputations, have been fit with ProDigits technology. This study includes a comprehensive overview of 14 of those patients. A major emphasis will be placed upon ... -
A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF 40+ UPPER EXTREMITY PATIENTS USING THE ANIMATED CONTROL SYSTEM
(2005)This talk will discuss the findings of 40+ who have been fit with the Animated control system (ACS). All individuals have been fit with the ACS-1100 or ACS-1105 controllers. The information being obtained is from the controller.
