On the development of EMG control for a prosthesis using a robotic hand

The human hand is a complex end-effector capable of a large variety of postures. Multifingered robot hands, such as the Belgrade/USC hand, can approximate human hand functionality, and it is possible to consider their use in prosthetics. The authors have developed a system, PRESHAPE, that translates user commands into motor signals using the virtual finger concept. For control, electromyographic (EMG) signals from forearm muscles are used. The authors describe PRESHAPE and its use of EMG signals. Simulation results are presented.<<ETX>>

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