College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Electrical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Electrical Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Engineering
Department - Author 3
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Electrical Engineering
College - Author 4
College of Engineering
Department - Author 4
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 4
BS in Electrical Engineering
Date
6-2024
Primary Advisor
Wayne Pilkington, College of Engineering, Electrical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
The EMG controlled prosthetic arm project represents a significant advancement in upper limb prosthetics, leveraging cutting-edge technology to address critical user needs. With over two million individuals in the United States living with limb loss, a substantial portion being upper limb amputees, the demand for accessible and functional prosthetic solutions is pressing. This project focuses largely on refining prosthetic limb control through the integration of electromyography (EMG) signal processing and control. Using surface electrodes, this project employs non-invasive means of data collection combined with modern digital signal processing methods to implement faster and more accurate control. The control system also includes some base levels of block processing, aimed to convert EMG data into mapped position, allowing a user to drive a modeled limb. The prosthetic arm will have the ability to faithfully replicate flexion and extension motions at the elbow joint, providing users with a seamless and natural range of motion.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/eesp/650
Included in
Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering Commons, Electrical and Computer Engineering Commons