This paper is concerned with the development of a software package for the automatic tuning of myoelectric prostheses. The package core consists of Fuzzy Logic Expert Systems (FLES) that embody skilled operator heuristics in the tuning of prosthesis control parameters. The prosthesis system is an artificial arm-hand system developed at the National Institute of Accidents at Work (INAIL) laborat...

Ocular prosthesis is artificial replacement of the eye, for patients who have lost an eye as result trauma or a carcinoma, accurate with ocular that symmetrical to natural essential. The present article describes simple laboratory method fabricating by using conventional materials fit and esthetic treatment outcome custom made technique.

We present a practical system for controlling the prehension of a transradial prosthesis. The system is mounted on the artificial hand and comprises simple hardware and software that are convenient for real-time implementation. The hardware consists of a standard web camera and an ultrasound distance sensor. The control algorithm mimics biological mechanisms for the control of grasping and uses...

The electrical stimulation of the optic nerve is investigated, as an approach to the development of a microsystems-based visual prosthesis. Non-linear prediction models, i.e. artificial neural networks, for phosphene localisation are used and show promising results. The prediction error is reduced up to 20% in comparison with linear statistical models and the error standard deviation is restrai...

An overview of the applications of control theory to prosthetic sense organs including the senses of vision, taste and odor is being presented in this paper. Simulation aspect nowadays has been the centre of research in the field of prosthesis. There have been various successful applications of prosthetic organs, in case of natural biological organs dis-functioning patients. Simulation aspects ...

Blindness is more feared by the public than any ailment with the exception of cancer and AIDS. We report the development of the first visual prosthesis providing useful "artificial vision" to a blind volunteer by connecting a digital video camera, computer, and associated electronics to the visual cortex of his brain. This device has been the objective of a development effort begun by our group...

malignancies of the midface result in cosmetic deformities that make maxillofacial prosthesis as an integral part of the treatment plan. facial defects can be devastating in their impact on physical structure and function of the affected individual, leading to potentional compromises in quality of life. reconstruction of nasal defects is a challenge for the prosthodontist because of esthetic an...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI) from urethral sphincteric deficiency is not an uncommon problem. The commonest etiology is intervention for localized prostate cancer and/or radical cystoprostatectomy for muscle invasive bladder cancer. Despite advances in surgical technology with robotic assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy and nerve sparing techniques, the rates ...

Background: Transfemoral amputees experience many difficulties in carrying out daily activities. One of the devices that can be used above-knee amputation patients is transfemoral prosthesis. The use prostheses post-amputation help with activities, one which independence self-care, mobility, and locomotion.
 Methods: study was conducted at PT Kuspito Orthotic Prosthetics time carried 2021....