EASTIN - A Wearable Open-Source Neuroprosthesis/Neuro-Orthosis for Restoring Hand Function - Una Neuroprotesi/Neuro-Ortesi indossabile open source per il ripristino della funzionalità della mano

Autori: Rune Thorsen, Maurizio Ferrarin - IRCCS Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS
Názov po anglicky: A Wearable Open-Source Neuroprosthesis/Neuro-Orthosis for Restoring Hand Function
Pôvodný titul: Una Neuroprotesi/Neuro-Ortesi indossabile open source per il ripristino della funzionalità della mano
Detaily o vydaní: MDPI - SENSORS JOURNAL
Rok vydania: 2025
Dátum zaradenia: 12.6.2025
Posledná aktualizácia: 12.6.2025
Zdrojová Databáza: Siva (IT)

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This paper presents a wearable, open-source system that combines electromyography (EMG) and functional electrical stimulation (FES) to restore hand function in individuals with disabilities caused by cervical spinal cord injuries or stroke. The device captures electrical signals produced during volitional muscle contractions and analyzes them to interpret the user’s intent to move. This information is then used to stimulate impaired muscles, promoting improved hand function and rehabilitation. The system serves as both an orthotic device for enhancing grasping ability and a therapeutic tool for rehabilitating hemiparetic hands, with potential for broader applications.