sEMG-based natural control interface for a variable stiffness transradial hand prosthesis

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Hocaoğlu, Elif and Patoğlu, Volkan (2022) sEMG-based natural control interface for a variable stiffness transradial hand prosthesis. Frontiers in Neurorobotics, 16 . ISSN 1662-5218

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Abstract

We propose, implement, and evaluate a natural human-machine control interface for a variable stiffness transradial hand prosthesis that achieves tele-impedance control through surface electromyography (sEMG) signals. This interface, together with variable stiffness actuation (VSA), enables an amputee to modulate the impedance of the prosthetic limb to properly match the requirements of a task while performing activities of daily living (ADL). Both the desired position and stiffness references are estimated through sEMG signals and used to control the VSA hand prosthesis. In particular, regulation of hand impedance is managed through the impedance measurements of the intact upper arm; this control takes place naturally and automatically as the amputee interacts with the environment, while the position of the hand prosthesis is regulated intentionally by the amputee through the estimated position of the shoulder. The proposed approach is advantageous since the impedance regulation takes place naturally without requiring amputees' attention and diminishing their functional capability. Consequently, the proposed interface is easy to use, does not require long training periods or interferes with the control of intact body segments. This control approach is evaluated through human subject experiments conducted over able volunteers where adequate estimation of references and independent control of position and stiffness are demonstrated.
Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: impedance modulation; sEMG-based control interface; tele-impedance control; transradial hand prosthesis; variable stiffness actuation
Divisions: Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Depositing User: Volkan Patoğlu
Date Deposited: 22 Aug 2022 22:26
Last Modified: 22 Aug 2022 22:26
URI: https://research.sabanciuniv.edu/id/eprint/44117

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