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Facilitating the selection of a myoelectric prosthesis using virtual reality for upper limb amputee patients

Muhoza, Ange Pascal ; El Raghibi, Lucas
(2021)

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Supervisors
Ronsse, Renaud ; Macq, Benoît
Faculty
Ecole polytechnique de Louvain
Degree label
Master [120] : ingénieur civil mécanicien, à finalité spécialisée
Abstract
Nowadays, prostheses have a great impact on the daily life of upper limb amputees (ULA) since they allow them to perform a large number of tasks. However, the selection of the most suitable prosthesis is becoming more and more difficult due to the growth of new technologies that increase the quantity of prostheses available on the market. Moreover, this difficulty is accentuated by the fact that patients do not have the opportunity to test them. The aim of this study is to facilitate the choice of prosthesis. For this purpose, a series of experimental trials was conducted using a tool that offers ULA patients the possibility to virtually test prostheses. The study included 12 able-bodied participants and 1 ULA participant. The virtual environment was built with Unity and virtual control of the prostheses is enabled by 2 electrodes placed on the forearm or residual limb. Currently, 3 commercially available myoelectric prostheses are implemented in the prototype. Based on this experience, a comparison of the different implemented prostheses on the basis of their functionality, usability and learnability has been made. Moreover, the impact of virtually testing on the prosthesis chosen by the subject was highlighted. This project is a promising proof of concept, with room for improvements, to help the ULA community.