A COMPACT 2-DOFS ACTUATED WRIST FOR IMPROVING DEXTERITY OF UPPER LIMB PROSTHETICS

Authors

  • Nicolò Boccardo
  • Michele Canepa
  • Samuel Stedman
  • Lorenzo Lombardi
  • Andrea Marinelli
  • Dario Di Domenico
  • Emanuele Gruppioni
  • Lorenzo De Michieli
  • Matteo Laffranchi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57922/mec.2472

Abstract

This study tackles the challenges of developing an upper limb prosthetic system that accurately replicate the complexity of the human counterpart. Upper limb prostheses still present high abandonment rates, due to poor control intuitiveness and lack of dexterity. To address these issues, we introduce an anthropomorphic wrist prosthesis featuring active flexion-extension and pronation-supination capabilities, seamlessly integrated with the poly-articulated hand Hannes, with the goal of augmenting the dexterity and overall functionality in trans-radial and trans-humeral prostheses. Notably, the high dexterity and controllability observed when operated by amputees, using pattern recognition algorithms, based on a low-density EMG arrangement in a standard prosthetic socket, paves the way for future investigations and potential applications in home environment.

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Published

2024-08-15

How to Cite

[1]
N. Boccardo, “A COMPACT 2-DOFS ACTUATED WRIST FOR IMPROVING DEXTERITY OF UPPER LIMB PROSTHETICS”, MEC Symposium, Aug. 2024.

Conference Proceedings Volume

2024: MEC24

Section

Prosthetic Devices and Materials