Abstract
Demonstration unit devices are designed and built for the CPO (Certified Prosthetist Orthotist) to illustrate the functionalities of robotic hands to patients without the need for a prosthetic socket. Demonstration units are also of invaluable importance during the calibration and learning stages, which are preparatory for the final adoption of a prosthesis. This paper presents a smart demo unit (SDU) developed for Adam’s Hand, a robotic underactuated prosthesis proposed by BionIT Labs. It serves as a prosthetic sleeve that powers the robotic hand and gathers the electromyographic commands from the user. The details of the SDU are presented in terms of hardware and firmware, devoting special attention to the electromechanical interface with the robotic hand and the patient or CPO. The advantages of the system over existing alternatives are discussed, showing that the proposed SDU can be a valuable tool in the field of extremity upper limb prosthetics.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
