Technologies

Medical Sciences

Title:

Below Elbow Myo - Electric Arm

Area:

Engineering Sciences, Medical Sciences

Focus Area:

Artificial limbs, Prosthesis

Brief Description

Description :

A person facing disability below the Elbow needs an artificial support for various physical movements. If a person has lost his hand in any accident but his residue muscles are still active. For that case a prototype has been developed called Myoelectric Arm which consists of gripping fingers, palm, wrist and lower portion of upper limb. The arm working is configured with a dc motor for hand movement. The sensors pick up signals from the stump circuitry and the signal processing helps the opening and closing of the hand.

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