Design and realization of a myoelectric prosthesis for a tactile hand

Abstract

This study is an attempt to contribute to the design, development, and production of a myoelectric hand prosthesis. This prosthetic device is controlled by an EMG signal captured using surface electrodes on a stump's muscle. The realization of customized electronics allowed us to operate the prosthesis's five fingers with five servo motors. Force sensors on the tip of each finger made this prosthesis tactile, allowing the intelligent system in place to grab or drop an object as the amputee desired.