A Novel Wearable Interface for Robotic Hand Prostheses
- 30 August 2005
- conference paper
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- No. 19457898,p. 109-112
- https://doi.org/10.1109/icorr.2005.1501063
Abstract
This paper presents an experimental investigation on a novel interface for high level control of hand prostheses, based on selected foot movements. A prototype has been developed that integrates four sensitive areas, battery, and electronics for data acquisition and wireless transmission into a wearable insole. The prototype foot interface has been experimentally validated in the control of a robotic hand prosthesis. Comparative experimental trials were conducted with 10 able-bodied subjects, with both the foot interface and an electromyographic (EMG)-based control. The results confirmed the effectiveness of the foot interface in the control of the hand prosthesis and showed a significant decrease in required adaptation and learning from the user's side.Keywords
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