Title :
Electronic arms and legs: Meeting the bionic challenge: Though still far from creating a six-million-dollar man, the progress of electronic prosthesis technology is nothing short of a biotechnical wonder
Author :
Rubenstein, C.P.
Author_Institution :
Bramson ORT Tech. Inst., New York, NY, USA
Abstract :
Progress in limb replacement, namely, the development of electronic prostheses, is described. The problems with closed-loop systems are discussed, and electromyographic knees are highlighted.
Keywords :
artificial limbs; bioelectric potentials; biomedical electronics; closed loop systems; artificial limbs; bioelectric potentials; biomedical electronics; closed-loop systems; electromyographic knees; electronic prostheses; limb replacement; Electromyography; Legged locomotion; Prosthetics;
Journal_Title :
Potentials, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MP.1984.6499922