The Use of Myo-Electric Currents in the Operation of Prostheses

Battye, C. K.; Nightingale, A.; Whillis, James

doi:10.1302/0301-620x.37b3.506

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“…Similar qualities can also be seen, though with inferior fidelity, in most body powered prosthesis systems, to the extent that a harness and cable physically link the movement of a body part to the movement of the prosthesis. It is therefore not surprising that the notion of proportional myoelectric control was introduced as early as in the 1950's by Battye [11], Bottomley [12]- [14] and Rothchild [15], [16].…”

Section: A Proportional Versus On-off Controlmentioning

confidence: 99%

Control of Upper Limb Prostheses: Terminology and Proportional Myoelectric Control—A Review

Fougner

Stavdahl

Kyberd

et al. 2012

IEEE Trans. Neural Syst. Rehabil. Eng.

442

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Abstract-The recent introduction of novel multifunction hands as well as new control paradigms increase the demand for advanced prosthetic control systems. In this context, an unambiguous terminology and a good understanding of the nature of the control problem is important for efficient research and communication concerning the subject.Thus, one purpose of this paper is to suggest an unambiguous taxonomy, applicable to control systems for upper limb prostheses and also to prostheses in general. A functionally partitioned model of the prosthesis control problem is also presented along with the taxonomy.In the second half of the paper, the suggested taxonomy has been exploited in a comprehensive literature review on proportional myoelectric control of upper limb prostheses.The review revealed that the methods for system training have not matured at the same pace as the novel multifunction prostheses and more advanced intent interpretation methods. Few publications exist regarding the choice of training method and the composition of the training data set. In this context, the notion of outcome measures is essential. By definition, system training involves optimization, and the quality of the results depends heavily on the choice of appropriate optimization criteria. In order to further promote the development of proportional myoelectric control, these topics need to be addressed.

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Section: A Proportional Versus On-off Controlmentioning

confidence: 99%

Control of Upper Limb Prostheses: Terminology and Proportional Myoelectric Control—A Review

Fougner

Stavdahl

Kyberd

et al. 2012

IEEE Trans. Neural Syst. Rehabil. Eng.

442

292

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“…Historically, the first electronically-driven hand prostheses were pioneered by Reinhold Reiter at the end of World War Two [7], followed by subsequent groups [8][9][10][11][12]. Uncomplicated in nature, these early myoelectric hands used EMG signals from either one or two muscle groups to determine an 'on' or 'off' state to control the myoelectric limb.…”

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“…Variously known as on/off control, crisp control, finite state machine control, or onset analysis, these threshold-based methods allowed actions such as slight contraction to close the hand, strong contraction to open, and no muscle activity to halt the device [8] (Fig. 2a).…”

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Prosthetic Myoelectric Control Strategies: A Clinical Perspective

et al. 2014

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Control algorithms for upper limb myoelectric prostheses have been in development since the mid-1940s. Despite advances in computing power and in the performance of these algorithms, clinically available prostheses are still based on the earliest control strategies. The aim of this review paper is to detail the development, advantages and disadvantages of prosthetic control systems and to highlight areas that are current barriers for the transition from laboratory to clinical practice. Current surgical strategies and future research directions to achieve multifunctional control will also be discussed. The findings from this review suggest that regression algorithms may offer an alternative feed-forward approach to direct and pattern recognition control, while virtual rehabilitation environments and tactile feedback could improve the overall prosthetic control.

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“…This work has been done at several institutes in the Soviet Union since before 1957 (81), and culminated in that year in the development of a model artificial hand operated by biocurrents. Lest the Russians be given all of the credit, a group of British scientists in 1955 had built a similar system (84) , referred to by the Soviets as a "grasping" device. Actually, this description is quite correct.…”

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“…Apparently the Russians were unaware at that time of earlier British work conducted in 1955 (84). The Soviet prototype was controlled by muscle currents which operated to flex and extend the fingers.…”

Section: Orthopedic Apparatusesmentioning

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Foreign Developments in Prosthetics

Friedman¹,

Ratliff²

1966

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Accession No.: RE60O0142(U) This report supplies information and evaluation of Soviet developments and application in the area of alloplasty and alloplastic materials. The general field of biostimulation and bioelectric control as applied to various prosthetic devices are discussed, as well as the application from these areas to future developments, not only in various aspects of clinical medicine, but also in industrial, commercial, and training situations, as well as to certain areas of aerospace operations. iii AMD-CR-01-4-66 SUMMARYThe Soviets are gaining considerable experience in the broad field of alloplasty, as well as in the design, construction, and application of equipment for artificial circulation, oxygenation, hypothermia, and hemodialysis. In the latter areas they seem to be suffering from a lack of technical and professional competence, as well as from poor materials and construction technology.The Soviets have introduced two new designs for the construction of artificial heart valves, a teflon-flap type and a segmented spherical model, Both of these deserve long-term clinical evaluation.

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The Use of Myo-Electric Currents in the Operation of Prostheses

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Control of Upper Limb Prostheses: Terminology and Proportional Myoelectric Control—A Review

Control of Upper Limb Prostheses: Terminology and Proportional Myoelectric Control—A Review

Prosthetic Myoelectric Control Strategies: A Clinical Perspective

Foreign Developments in Prosthetics

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