Revolutionizing Prosthetics*

Abstract

*Previously funded in PE 0602715E, Project MBT-02. The goal of this thrust is to radically improve the state of the art for upper limb prosthetics, moving them from crude devices with minimal capabilities to fully integrated and functional limb replacements. Current prosthetic technology generally provides only gross motor functions, with very crude approaches to control. This makes it difficult for wounded soldiers to re-acquire full functionality and return to military service if so desired. The advances required to provide fully functional limb replacements will be achieved by an aggressive, milestone driven program combining the talents of scientists from diverse areas including: medicine, neuroscience, orthopedics, engineering, materials science, control and information theory, mathematics, power, manufacturing, rehabilitation, psychology and training. The results of this program will radically improve the ability of combat amputees to return to normal function.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Source ID
3d13d14d872bb4726492a8045ed3b06c

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Readers

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Care for Military Service Members and Veterans with Limb Loss or Disability.
  • Robotics and Automation.

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