UPPER EXTREMITY PROSTHETICS RESEARCH. HUMAN TRACKING. SENSORY MOTOR CONTROL. RESEARCH ON CRITERIA AND MEASURES OF VALUE IN ENGINEERING DESIGN. UNDERWATER RESEARCH FACILITY.

Abstract

Contents: Upper Extremity Prosthetics Research: Experimental investigation of the Heidelberg Pneumatic Arm; Experimental investigatiion of the Northwestern attitudinally controlled elbow; Experimental investigation of the French electric hand; Exploration of minor surgical methods for developing new body control sites; Exploration of new harnessing techniques for transducers; Evaluation of tentative design criteria for externally powered prostheses; Development and testing of control for a practical arm prototype. Research on the Performance of Human Operators of Tracking Systems: Experimentation; Reports. Research on Sensory Motor Control: Experimental investigations of the AIPR pneumatic arm; Experimental investigations of functional muscle isolation by training. Research on Criteria and Measures of Value in Engineering Design: Discussion group activity; Working papers; Short Course; books; theses topics. Underwater Research Facility: Perceptual narrowing in divers; Prolonged submersion.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 15, 1967
Accession Number
AD0647070

Entities

People

  • John Lyman

Organizations

  • University of California, Los Angeles

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Biological Sciences
  • Body Regions
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Design Criteria
  • Engineering
  • Medical Equipment And Supplies
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Prosthesis Fitting
  • Prosthetics
  • Prototypes
  • Research Facilities
  • Residual Limbs
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities
  • Upper Extremity

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  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.