AIMC Topic: Artificial Limbs

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Theoretical and experimental study on a compliant flipper-leg during terrestrial locomotion.

Bioinspiration & biomimetics Aug 17, 2016
An amphibious robot with straight compliant flipper-legs can conquer various amphibious environments. The robot can rotate its flipper-legs and utilize their large deflection to walk on rough terrain, and it can oscillate the straight flipper-legs to...
Walking Artificial Limbs Models, Biological Biomimetics Locomotion Computer Simulation Lower Extremity Robotics
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Control of Redundant Kinematic Degrees of Freedom in a Closed-Loop Brain-Machine Interface.

IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Jul 21, 2016
Brain-machine interface (BMI) systems use signals acquired from the brain to directly control the movement of an actuator, such as a computer cursor or a robotic arm, with the goal of restoring motor function lost due to injury or disease of the nerv...
Robotics Electroencephalography Biofeedback, Psychology Artificial Limbs Models, Biological Computer Simulation Animals Male Man-Machine Systems Brain-Computer Interfaces Macaca mulatta Task Performance and Analysis Feedback, Physiological Joints Exoskeleton Device
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Comparison of adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) and Gaussian processes for machine learning (GPML) algorithms for the prediction of skin temperature in lower limb prostheses.

Medical engineering & physics Jul 21, 2016
Monitoring of the interface temperature at skin level in lower-limb prosthesis is notoriously complicated. This is due to the flexible nature of the interface liners used impeding the required consistent positioning of the temperature sensors during ...
Neural Networks, Computer Fuzzy Logic Lower Extremity Amputees Artificial Limbs Skin Temperature Normal Distribution
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A new biarticular actuator design facilitates control of leg function in BioBiped3.

Bioinspiration & biomimetics Jul 1, 2016
Bioinspired legged locomotion comprises different aspects, such as (i) benefiting from reduced complexity control approaches as observed in humans/animals, (ii) combining embodiment with the controllers and (iii) reflecting neural control mechanisms....
Energy Metabolism Humans Biomimetic Materials Software Locomotion Muscle, Skeletal Animals Compliance Functional Laterality Robotics Leg Postural Balance Artificial Limbs
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Functional Assessment of a Myoelectric Postural Controller and Multi-Functional Prosthetic Hand by Persons With Trans-Radial Limb Loss.

IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Jun 30, 2016
The functional assessment of myoelectric control algorithms by persons with amputation promotes the overarching goal of the field of prosthetic limb design: to replace what was lost. However, many studies use experimental paradigms with virtual inter...
Muscle, Skeletal Recovery of Function Robotics Equipment Design Artificial Limbs Muscle Contraction Radius Electromyography Amputees Adult Sensitivity and Specificity Male Humans Treatment Outcome Equipment Failure Analysis Reproducibility of Results Feedback, Physiological Exoskeleton Device Amputation Stumps Man-Machine Systems Neurological Rehabilitation
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Movement Performance of Human-Robot Cooperation Control Based on EMG-Driven Hill-Type and Proportional Models for an Ankle Power-Assist Exoskeleton Robot.

IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Jun 22, 2016
Although the merits of electromyography (EMG)-based control of powered assistive systems have been certified, the factors that affect the performance of EMG-based human-robot cooperation, which are very important, have received little attention. This...
Man-Machine Systems Electric Power Supplies Neurological Rehabilitation Feedback, Physiological Ankle Joint Isometric Contraction Equipment Failure Analysis Exoskeleton Device Female Artificial Limbs Reproducibility of Results Models, Biological Adult Torque Humans Sensitivity and Specificity Psychomotor Performance Computer Simulation Robotics Male Equipment Design Muscle, Skeletal Biofeedback, Psychology
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The SSSA-MyHand: A Dexterous Lightweight Myoelectric Hand Prosthesis.

IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Jun 9, 2016
The replacement of a missing hand by a prosthesis is one of the most fascinating challenges in rehabilitation engineering. State of art prostheses are curtailed by the physical features of the hand, like poor functionality and excessive weight. Here ...
Miniaturization Biomimetic Materials Therapy, Computer-Assisted Equipment Failure Analysis Hand Electromyography Amputees Artificial Limbs Man-Machine Systems Sensitivity and Specificity Robotics Equipment Design Humans Reproducibility of Results
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Online Bimanual Manipulation Using Surface Electromyography and Incremental Learning.

IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Apr 27, 2016
The paradigm of simultaneous and proportional myocontrol of hand prostheses is gaining momentum in the rehabilitation robotics community. As opposed to the traditional surface electromyography classification schema, in simultaneous and proportional c...
Prosthesis Design Male Humans Psychomotor Performance Hand Machine Learning Equipment Failure Analysis Electromyography Female Exoskeleton Device Artificial Limbs Adult
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Recent advancements in prosthetic hand technology.

Journal of medical engineering & technology Apr 21, 2016
Recently, significant advances over the past decade have been made in robotics, artificial intelligence and other cognitive related fields, allowing development of highly sophisticated bio-mimetic robotics systems. In addition, enormous number of rob...
Biomimetics Humans Self-Help Devices Robotics Amputees Artificial Limbs Prosthesis Design
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Rehabilitative Soft Exoskeleton for Rodents.

IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Mar 18, 2016
Robotic exoskeletons provide programmable, consistent and controllable active therapeutic assistance to patients with neurological disorders. Here we introduce a prototype and preliminary experimental evaluation of a rehabilitative gait exoskeleton t...
Artificial Limbs Feasibility Studies Sensitivity and Specificity Rats, Inbred Lew Animals Rats Equipment Failure Analysis Exoskeleton Device Pilot Projects Female Gait Disorders, Neurologic Treatment Outcome Reproducibility of Results Neurological Rehabilitation Robotics Elastic Modulus Equipment Design
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