Myoelectric Control of Artificial Limbs – Is There a Need to Change Focus?
Myoelectric Control of Artificial Limbs – Is There a Need to Change Focus?
This article reviews the concept of myoelectric control (principally of the upper limbs) and the state of the art in industy and academia. The authors assert that there is a gap between industrial and academic achievements and that this gap will continue to expand unless a change of focus in systems for myoelectric control occurs. Their focus is on the challenges facing myoelectric control and on possible approaches to bridge the gap.
