Title :
Myo-Electric Control of Paralyzed Muscles
Author :
Vodovnik, L. ; Long, C. ; Reswick, J.B. ; Lippay, A. ; Starbuck, D.
Author_Institution :
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Yugoslavia.
Abstract :
The possibility of regaining control over paralyzed muscles by using control signals from normally innervated muscles is discussed. An electronic device which enables a quadriplegic patient to open his right hand by lifting his left shoulder is described. The circuit consists of an EMG amplifier, a modulator, and a stimulator. Existing problems are analyzed and further investigations proposed.
Keywords :
Atrophy; Biomedical engineering; Delay; Electrical stimulation; Electromyography; Extremities; Hospitals; Lesions; Muscles; Neurons; Electric Stimulation; Electromyography; Humans; Muscles; Paralysis;
Journal_Title :
Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TBME.1965.4502374
