Artículos

A parametric design approach for affordable customized 3D socket for transradial upper limb prostheses
In upper limb prosthetics, customization of prosthetic designs is necessary to adapt them to each user’s unique anatomical dimensions and ensure comfort and functionality. In addition, streamlining the process is...
Año de publicación: 2024
Simulator of the Spatial Location of the Knee Axis of Rotation During Flexion
Knee simulator mechanisms use a single degree of freedom and do not consider Genu varum and Genu valgum clinical scenarios in design, leading to a lack of a comprehensive approach...
Año de publicación: 2024
Analysis and Classification of Tremors in a Parkinson's Disease Simulator Using Machine Learning
Hand tremor is a symptom typically observed in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). However, repetitive hand movements in healthy patients or non-PD conditions can also be confused with this symptom....
Año de publicación: 2024
Integrating Collaborative Online International Learning in Applied Biomechanics Education
The Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú in Lima and the Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano of Medellín, Colombia, offer a Biomedical Engineering program. Since 2018, both institutions have collaborated on various projects,...
Año de publicación: 2024
Design and validation of a prosthetic foot adaptable to sagittal plane ground irregularity
Amputation involves the removal of a limb or part of it. In the case of the lower extremity, amputation affects the ankle joint and the metatarsophalangeal and intertarsal joints, improving...
Año de publicación: 2024
Integration of music-based game approaches with wearable devices for hand neurorehabilitation: a narrative review Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Restoring hand functionality is critical for fostering independence in individuals with neurological disorders. Various therapeutic approaches have emerged to address motor function restoration, with music-based therapies demonstrating notable advantages in...
Año de publicación: 2024
Upper Limb Prostheses by the Level of Amputation: A Systematic Review
This review article aims to provide an updated and comprehensive overview of the latest trends in adult upper limb prostheses, specifically targeting various amputation levels such as transradial, transmetacarpal, transcarpal,...
Año de publicación: 2024
The LIBRA NeuroLimb: Hybrid Real-Time Control and Mechatronic Design for Affordable Prosthetics in Developing Regions
Globally, 2.5% of upper limb amputations are transhumeral, and both mechanical and electronic prosthetics are being developed for individuals with this condition. Mechanics often require compensatory movements that can lead...
Año de publicación: 2024
Identification of the Biomechanical Response of the Muscles That Contract the Most during Disfluencies in Stuttered Speech
Stuttering, affecting approximately 1% of the global population, is a complex speech disorder significantly impacting individuals' quality of life. Prior studies using electromyography (EMG) to examine orofacial muscle activity in...
Año de publicación: 2024
EMG and IMU Data Fusion for Locomotion Mode Classification in Transtibial Amputees
Abstract: Despite recent advancements in prosthetic technology, lower-limb amputees often remain limited to passive prostheses, which leads to an asymmetric gait and increased energy expenditure. Developing active prostheses with effective...
Año de publicación: 2023