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Non-invasive, temporally discrete feedback of object contact and release improves grasp control of closed-loop myoelectric transradial prostheses

Clemente, Francesco, D'Alonzo, Marco, Controzzi, Marco, Edin, Benoni B., Cipriani, Christian·2016·IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering

Abstract

Human grasping and manipulation control critically depends on tactile feedback. Without this feedback, the ability for fine control of a prosthesis is limited in upper limb amputees. Although various approaches have been investigated in the past, at present there is no commercially available device able to restore tactile feedback in upper limb amputees. Based on the Discrete Event-driven Sensory feedback Control (DESC) policy we present a device able to deliver short-lasting vibrotactile feedback to transradial amputees using commercially available myoelectric hands. The device (DESC-glove) comprises sensorized thimbles to be placed on the prosthesis digits, a battery-powered electronic board, and vibrating units embedded in an arm-cuff being transiently activated when the prosthesis makes and breaks contact with objects. The consequences of using the DESC-glove were evaluated in a longitudinal study. Five transradial amputees were equipped with the device for one month at home. Through a simple test proposed here for the first time-the virtual eggs test-we demonstrate the effectiveness of the device for prosthetic control in daily life conditions. In the future the device could be easily exploited as an add-on to complement myoelectric prostheses or even embedded in prosthetic sockets to enhance their control by upper limb amputees.

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Authors
Clemente, F., D'Alonzo, M., Controzzi, M., Edin, B. B., & Cipriani, C.
Affiliations
  • Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (IT)
  • Umeå University (SE)
Venue
IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering
Published
2016-12
Volume
24
Issue
12
Pages
1314-1322
ISSN
  • 1534-4320 (ISSN-L)
  • 1558-0210
OpenAlex
W2344461637
Cited by
209
References
39
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2026: 9 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 21 · 2023: 25 · 2022: 28 · 2021: 32 · 2020: 24 · 2019: 27 · 2018: 19 · 2017: 7 · 2016: 5
FWCI
5.13
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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  • IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • CINECA IRIS Institutional Research Information System (Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Seventh Framework Programme (FP7-ICT-288551)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Muscle activation and electromyography studies
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Tactile and Sensory Interactions
Keywords
vibrotactile feedback, transradial amputation, myoelectric prosthesis, grasp control, upper limb amputees
MeSH terms
Amputees, Artificial Limbs, Electromyography, Hand, Humans, Prosthesis Design, Radius, Robotics, Task Performance and Analysis, Touch, Vibration, Wrist Joint, Gloves, Protective, Hand Strength, Equipment Failure Analysis, Feedback, Sensory

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