Joaquin Palacios;Alexandra Deli-Ivanov;Ava Chen;Lauren Winterbottom;Dawn M. Nilsen;Joel Stein;Matei Ciocarlie
{"title":"Grasp Force Assistance via Throttle-Based Wrist Angle Control on a Robotic Hand Orthosis for C6-C7 Spinal Cord Injury","authors":"Joaquin Palacios;Alexandra Deli-Ivanov;Ava Chen;Lauren Winterbottom;Dawn M. Nilsen;Joel Stein;Matei Ciocarlie","doi":"10.1109/TMRB.2024.3503992","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TMRB.2024.3503992","url":null,"abstract":"Individuals with hand paralysis resulting from a C6-C7 spinal cord injury (SCI) frequently rely on tenodesis for grasping. However, tenodesis generates limited grasping force and demands constant exertion to maintain a grasp, leading to fatigue and sometimes pain. We introduce the MyHand-SCI, a wearable robot that provides grasping assistance through motorized exotendons. Our user-driven device enables independent, ipsilateral operation via a novel control method, Throttle-based Wrist Angle (TWA), that allows users to maintain grasps without requiring continued wrist extension. A pilot case study with a person with C6 SCI shows an improvement in functional grasping and grasping force, as well as a preserved ability to modulate grasping force while using our device, thus improving their ability to manipulate everyday objects. This research is a step towards developing effective and intuitive assistive devices for individuals with hand impairments after SCI.","PeriodicalId":73318,"journal":{"name":"IEEE transactions on medical robotics and bionics","volume":"7 1","pages":"149-155"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143529900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stochastic Sequential Sensory Selection for Gesture Recognition in KineticoMyoGraphy Guided Bionic Hands","authors":"Arman Abasian;Hamed Rafiei;Mohammad-R. Akbarzadeh-T.;Alireza Akbarzadeh;Ali Moradi;Amir-M. Naddaf-Sh","doi":"10.1109/TMRB.2024.3503993","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TMRB.2024.3503993","url":null,"abstract":"KineticoMyoGraphy (KMG) is an emerging sensor technology offering innovative solutions for tracking amputees’ fine muscle movements, promising better hand gesture recognition with greater sustainability than existing methods. The primary challenge in KMG technology lies in the required number and placement of magnetic sensors to balance accuracy, sustainability, and cost-efficiency for practical hand gesture interpretation. To tackle this issue, we propose a Stochastic Sequential Strategy for Magnetic Sensory Selection (S3MSS). We apply this strategy to a configuration of 16 magnetic sensors surrounding surgically implanted magnets in a patient’s forearm. The method uses an Error-Correcting Output Codes (ECOC) framework with Multiclass Linear Discriminant Analysis (MCLDA) and Multiclass Support Vector Machines (MCSVM). Our approach emphasizes robust sensory selection and consistent performance through time-based seeding and K-fold cross-validation. Clinical results indicate consistency in sensory selection across two independent trials, underlining this factor as crucial for reliability. Statistical significance test confirms the superiority of the MCLDA over the MCSVM approach, achieving a 93% accuracy in the classification of Fingers, Wrist, and Thumb gestures using only five sensors near the magnets’ motion range. This underscores our strategy’s effectiveness in accurately detecting hand movements, highlighting its potential for clinical application and improving amputees’ quality of life.","PeriodicalId":73318,"journal":{"name":"IEEE transactions on medical robotics and bionics","volume":"7 1","pages":"325-336"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143521349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joel J. Way;Silvia Buscaglione;Giorgia Giovannetti;Domenico Formica
{"title":"Design and Testing of a Planar Device for Haptic Interactions During Handwriting Teaching and Learning","authors":"Joel J. Way;Silvia Buscaglione;Giorgia Giovannetti;Domenico Formica","doi":"10.1109/TMRB.2024.3503917","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TMRB.2024.3503917","url":null,"abstract":"Despite the increased use of electronic devices for communication, handwriting remains an essential skill. Research suggests that children’s development is affected by handwriting ability, as such improvement at an early age is critical. This paper presents the design and the preliminary validation of a device for supporting handwriting teaching and learning by implementing haptic communication between two users. The device uses two planar five revolute (5R) parallel mechanisms and establishes a mechanical connection between them through gears and shafts. This work includes the design, testing of the working area and connection stiffness, and a proof of concept of its actual use in a handwriting trial with a couple of adults.","PeriodicalId":73318,"journal":{"name":"IEEE transactions on medical robotics and bionics","volume":"7 1","pages":"108-113"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143529874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics Publication Information","authors":"","doi":"10.1109/TMRB.2024.3487341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TMRB.2024.3487341","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73318,"journal":{"name":"IEEE transactions on medical robotics and bionics","volume":"6 4","pages":"C2-C2"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10750882","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142600329","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics Society Information","authors":"","doi":"10.1109/TMRB.2024.3487343","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TMRB.2024.3487343","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73318,"journal":{"name":"IEEE transactions on medical robotics and bionics","volume":"6 4","pages":"C3-C3"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10750863","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142600103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Guest Editorial Special section on the Hamlyn Symposium 2023—Immersive Tech: The Future of Medicine","authors":"Alan Kuntz;Blake Hannaford;Robert J. Webster","doi":"10.1109/TMRB.2024.3484068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TMRB.2024.3484068","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73318,"journal":{"name":"IEEE transactions on medical robotics and bionics","volume":"6 4","pages":"1298-1299"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10750893","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142600140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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C. F. Blanco-Diaz;G. Degl'Innocenti;E. Vendrame;M. Uliano;M. Controzzi;L. Cappello
{"title":"Design and Characterization of a Low-Profile Haptic System for Telemanipulation","authors":"C. F. Blanco-Diaz;G. Degl'Innocenti;E. Vendrame;M. Uliano;M. Controzzi;L. Cappello","doi":"10.1109/TMRB.2024.3488840","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TMRB.2024.3488840","url":null,"abstract":"In telemanipulation, supplementary feedback can enhance operator perception and control precision. This study introduces a haptic interface designed to convey temporally discrete tactile cues when remotely controlling a robot. Low-profile piezoelectric sensors were integrated in the thumb of a robotic hand to capture the key events of the manipulation task (i.e., object contact and release). Synchronously with such events, pressure bursts were delivered to the operator’s fingertip through a soft textile thimble equipped with inflatable pockets. Both this haptic display and the sensing module were individually evaluated. The pneumatic system responsible for pockets inflation was characterized in terms of reaction time, proving suitable for the application with a latency of less than 70 ms. Regarding the sensing module, the behavior of the sensorized thumb was first evaluated under static conditions, identifying contact and release events when grasping with the robotic hand differently shaped objects fixed on a table. Then, the accuracy of the touch event detection was assessed while performing a more complex manipulation task (i.e., a pick and lift task). This evaluation was conducted first with the robot programmed to grasp and lift an object following pre-defined trajectories, where we measured accuracy of 100% for contact and 90% for release event detection. Then, we performed a telemanipulation pilot study involving eight participants, where the system proved capable of correctly detecting object contact and release events with an accuracy of 100% and 86.4%. Despite preliminary, these results confirmed proper functioning of the system and paved the way for the exploration of a new haptic feedback policy in telemanipulation based on temporally discrete tactile events.","PeriodicalId":73318,"journal":{"name":"IEEE transactions on medical robotics and bionics","volume":"7 1","pages":"100-107"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=10740009","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143529893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Navid Masoumi;Andrés C. Ramos;Tannaz Torkaman;Liane S. Feldman;Jake Barralet;Javad Dargahi;Amir Hooshiar
{"title":"Embedded Force Sensor for Soft Robots With Deep Transformation Calibration","authors":"Navid Masoumi;Andrés C. Ramos;Tannaz Torkaman;Liane S. Feldman;Jake Barralet;Javad Dargahi;Amir Hooshiar","doi":"10.1109/TMRB.2024.3479878","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TMRB.2024.3479878","url":null,"abstract":"A novel soft sensor calibration method is proposed for minimally invasive surgery, based on our developed gelatin-graphite sensor with high compliance and adaptability. This approach uses convolutional deep learning that accounts for a sensor’s non-linear behavior and reduces noise amplification. This technique offers a smaller minimum detectable force than other approaches and is particularly useful in sensitive surgical scenarios. The sensor’s performance is characterized by its fine resolution (\u0000<inline-formula> <tex-math>$leq 1$ </tex-math></inline-formula>\u0000mN) and accurate force estimation, especially for forces below 400 mN of amplitude. The best calibration (Morse) scheme provides high performance, with a Mean Absolute Error of \u0000<inline-formula> <tex-math>$leq 7.9$ </tex-math></inline-formula>\u0000 mN. This work was validated through comparison among other representative studies and offered a path toward future directions for optimizing and implementing soft robotic sensors in minimally invasive surgeries. The application of this sensor can revolutionize surgical procedures and capitalize on the benefits of soft robotics, potentially enhancing precision and reducing trauma in surgeries.","PeriodicalId":73318,"journal":{"name":"IEEE transactions on medical robotics and bionics","volume":"6 4","pages":"1363-1374"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142600357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ENTRI: Enhanced Navigational Toolkit for Robotic Interventions","authors":"Manish Sahu;Hisashi Ishida;Laura Connolly;Hongyi Fan;Anton Deguet;Peter Kazanzides;Francis X. Creighton;Russell H. Taylor;Adnan Munawar","doi":"10.1109/TMRB.2024.3475827","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TMRB.2024.3475827","url":null,"abstract":"Image-guided robotic interventions represent a transformative frontier in surgery, blending advanced imaging and robotics for improved precision and outcomes. This paper addresses the critical need for integrating open-source platforms to enhance situational awareness in image-guided robotic research. We present an open-source toolkit, named ENTRI, that seamlessly combines a physics-based constraint formulation framework, AMBF, with a state-of-the-art imaging platform application, 3D Slicer. ENTRI facilitates the creation of highly customizable interactive digital twins, that incorporate processing and visualization of medical imaging, robot kinematics, and scene dynamics for real-time robot control. Through a feasibility study, we showcase real-time synchronization of a physical robotic interventional environment in both 3D Slicer and AMBF, highlighting low-latency updates and improved visualization. The source code and supplementary materials for this study are available at \u0000<uri>https://github.com/LCSR-CIIS/ENTRI</uri>\u0000.","PeriodicalId":73318,"journal":{"name":"IEEE transactions on medical robotics and bionics","volume":"6 4","pages":"1405-1408"},"PeriodicalIF":3.4,"publicationDate":"2024-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142600299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}