Abstract
This paper compiles and analyzes some of the most current works related to upper limb prosthesis with emphasis on man-machine interfaces. A brief introduction of the basic subjects is given to explain what a prosthesis is, what types of prostheses exist, what they serve for, how they communicate with the user (control and feedback), and what technologies are involved. The method used in this review is also discussed, as well as the cataloging process and analysis of articles for the composition of this review. Each article is analyzed individually and its results are presented in a succinct way, in order to facilitate future research and serve as a source for professionals related to the area of prosthesis, such as doctors, engineers, researchers, and anyone interested in this subject. Finally, the needs and difficulties of the current prostheses, as well as the negative and positive points in the results are analyzed, and the progress achieved so far is discussed.
Highlights
Orthopedic prostheses, which were initially purely aesthetic, have over time gained more and more functionality with technological advancement
This review aims to present an analysis of the most up-to-date articles related to man-machine interfaces in upper limb prosthesis, to facilitate future research in this area and to serve as a source for professionals related to the area of prosthesis, such as doctors, engineers, researchers, and anyone interested in this subject
To help clarify the results shown it presents technical data complementary to the analyzed, which are presented in chronological order
Summary
Orthopedic prostheses, which were initially purely aesthetic, have over time gained more and more functionality with technological advancement. They have become very useful tools for people who are amputees or have some congenital limb defect. Prostheses today resemble the replaced limb more and more and improve the lives of these people. Even today there are prostheses for these same purposes; with modern technology, prostheses are gaining more and more functionality. The improvements in the design, control, and sensorial feedback in the state of the art prostheses are approaching the aesthetics and functionalities of the lost limb, and closing the gap to meet the needs of users
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