A New Design of Low Cost Myoelectric Arm Prosthesis
Emanuel Nazaretian, Lucian Oancea, George Gabriel Chiriac, Dragoş Florin Chitariu, Pălii Alexandru, Cătălin Gabriel DumitraşAbstract
In recent years, the increase in the number of accidents, chronic diseases, such as diabetes, and the impoverishment of certain developing countries have contributed to a significant increase in prosthesis users. The loss of a particular limb entails numerous changes in the daily life of each user. Therefore, replacing the hand is an urgent necessity. Developing lower arm prostheses will allow the re-establishment of the physical and motor functions reducing the rates of depression. Therefore, the prosthetic industry has been reinventing itself. It is possible to control a prosthesis through the user’s myoelectric signals, control known as pattern recognition control. Also, additive manufacturing technologies have gained strength in prosthetics. This type of technology allows the product to reach the user much faster and reduces the weight of the devices. In this article we present a new 3D printed solution which solve the problems of price and the weight.