Development of a control method for a myoelectric prosthetic hand with independently driven five fingers based on the muscle synergy model

2016 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 26462242
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Orthopaedic surgery
• Research Institution: The Hyogo Institute of Assistive Technology (2016); Kobe University (2014-2015)
• Principal Investigator: Chin Takaaki 兵庫県立福祉のまちづくり研究所, その他部局等, 所長 (20437495)
• Project Period (FY): 2014-04-01 – 2017-03-31
• Keywords: 筋電位 / 筋電義手 / バーチャルリアリティ / トレーニング / 相互学習 / ニューラルネット

Outline of Final Research Achievements

This study proposed a control method for a myoelectric prosthetic hand capable of performing multiple motions and a training system for myoelectric prosthetic hand control using virtual reality (VR) technology. A myoelectric prosthetic hand was also developed by using a 3D printer and a microcomputer. The developed myoelectric prosthetic hand can discriminate multiple motions by using a discrimination method based on the muscle synergy model. The proposed training system allows the amputees to practice grasping/releasing objects in a VR environment.

Free Research Field

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