Prosthetic Hand Proprioception & Touch Interfaces (HaPTIx)

Abstract

Wounded warriors with amputated limbs get limited benefit from recent advances in prosthetic-limb technology because the user interface for controlling the limb is low-performance and unreliable. Through investments in the DARPA Reliable Neural-Interface Technology (RE-NET) program, novel interface systems have been developed that overcome these issues and are designed to last for the lifetime of the patient. The goal of the Prosthetic Hand Proprioception & Touch Interfaces (HaPTIx) program is to create the first bi-directional (motor & sensory) peripheral nerve implant for controlling and sensing advanced prosthetic limb systems. With a strong focus on transition, the HaPTIx program will create and transition clinically relevant technology in support of wounded warriors suffering from single or multiple limb loss.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2015
Source ID
fec58fb68197be8720ce3c6bf90fc5fc

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