Essays about: "Prosthetic hands"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the words Prosthetic hands.

1. 1. Can electrical pulses be adapted to create life-like perceptions?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

   Author : Carolina Rudervall; [2020]
   Keywords : nerve stimulation; electrical stimulation; sensations; TENS; perceptions; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The next big step to improve prosthetics and make the lives of people living with certain physical disabilities less restricted is to provide them with sensory feedback. Today most feedback systems used in prosthetics are mechanical but with the recent developments in sensors and the processing of their input electrical stimulation is becoming an increasingly promising way to convey touch, pressure and movement. READ MORE

3. 2. Sensory Feedback in Prosthetic Arms

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

   Author : Nibras Abir Ahad; [2019]
   Keywords : Prosthetic arms; Sensory Feedback; Arduino; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The sense of touch in our body is something that many of us take for granted. It is after all hard to imagine how we would move and utilize our arms and legs without any sensory feedback. READ MORE

4. 3. A Wavelet-Based Surface Electromyogram Feature Extraction for Hand Gesture Recognition

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Axel Forsberg; [2018]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The research field of robotic prosthetic hands have expanded immensely in the last couple of decades and prostheses are in more commercial use than ever. Classification of hand gestures using sensory data from electromyographic signals in the forearm are primary for any advanced prosthetic hand. READ MORE

5. 4. Motorized tensioner systemfor prosthetic hands

   University essay from KTH/Mekatronik

   Author : Jonas Tjomsland; Felix Hardell; [2018]
   Keywords : Mechatronics; Haptics; Prosthetics; 3D Printing; Mekatronik; Haptik; Proteser; 3D Printing;

   Abstract : Modern research in prosthetic devices and other assistive technologies are constantly pushing boundaries. While the technology is impressive, it is still inaccessible for the greater part of the people in need of it. Advanced devices are often extremely expensive and require regularly maintenance from professionals. READ MORE

6. 5. Development of an electromyographic smart prosthetic hand

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Jacob Parming; Aram Ghaiad; [2018]
   Keywords : Prosthetic hand; Electromyography; Finger; Thumb;

   Abstract : Losing a hand is a highly traumatic experience affecting both the physical life and mental wellbeing of a person. It is therefore vital to provide a prosthetic hand with similar functionality to the hand lost. READ MORE