Exploring augmented grasping capabilities in a multi-synergistic soft bionic hand.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: State-of-the-art bionic hands incorporate hi-tech devices which try to overcome limitations of conventional single grip systems. Unfortunately, their complexity often limits mechanical robustness and intuitive prosthesis control. Recently, the translation of neuroscientific theories (i.e. postural synergies) in software and hardware architecture of artificial devices is opening new approaches for the design and control of upper-limb prostheses.

Authors

  • Cristina Piazza
  • Ann M Simon
  • Kristi L Turner
    The Regenstein Foundation Center for Bionic Medicine, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, 60611, IL, USA.
  • Laura A Miller
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University, Chicago, 60611, IL, USA.
  • Manuel G Catalano
  • Antonio Bicchi
    Research Center 'E. Piaggio', University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy; Advanced Robotics Department, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Genova, Italy. Electronic address: antonio.bicchi@unipi.it.
  • Levi J Hargrove