A SYNOPSIS OF THE UCLA BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION OF EXTERNALLY-POWERED ARM PROSTHESES

Abstract

Performance evaluations are made to determine for each possible simple prosthesis movement and for coordinated complex motions the following parameters: precision of motion, speed of motion, and range of motion (when applicable). Integration of data obtained from engineering analyses of the particular prosthetic system under consideration with performance data is directed toward AN OBJECTIVE EVALUATION OF PROSTHESES CONTROL ADEQUACY. The results of each investigation are then incorporated into a statement of recommendations for improving the specifications for control sites, control sequences and transducers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0283285

Entities

People

  • Hilde Groth
  • John Lyman
  • Peter Kaiser

Organizations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Acquisition
  • Amputees
  • Biotechnology
  • Computer Programs
  • Engineering
  • Measurement
  • Motor Skills
  • Precision
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Reliability
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

Readers

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

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology