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Operator error in multistate myoelectric control systems

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A myoelectric control system is one in which the operation of a device is controlled by the electric potential produced by voluntary contraction of a muscle. These systems have been used mainly for the control of artificial limbs. Early design of the control systems was empirical, but recent work has provided some theoretical basis for predicting their performance. This should lead to improvements in existing systems and make feasible the development of more complex prostheses.

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Un système de commandes myoélectriques est celui, où le fonctionnement d'un dispositif est contrôlé par le potentiel électrique produit par la contraction volontaire d'un muscle. Ces systèmes sont surtout employés pour la commande de membres artificiels. Les premiers types de systèmes de commande était empiriques, mais de récents travaux ont produit des bases théoriques, pouvant prédire leur performance. Ceci devrait pouvoir améliorer les systèmes déjà existants, et rendre possible le développement de prothèses plus complexes.

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Bei einem myoelektrischen Steuersystem wird der Betrieb eines Geräts durch ein elektrisches Potential gesteuert, das durch freiillige Kontraktion eines Muskels erzeugt wird. Diese Systeme wurden hauptsächlich zur Kontrolle künstlicher Glieder verwendet. Frühere Entwürfe des Steuersystems waren empirisch, jedoch wurden kürzlich einige theoretische Grundlagen erarbeitet, die ihre Leistung vorbestimmen können. Dieses wird zur Verbesserung der bestehenden Systeme führen und die Entwicklung mehr komplexer Prothesen wahrscheinlicher machen.

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  1. Bio-Engineering Institute, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada

    R. N. Scott, P. A. Parker & J. E. Paciga

  2. Department of Electrical Engineering, University of New Brunswicks, Fredericton, NB, Canada

    R. N. Scott & P. A. Parker

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Scott, R.N., Parker, P.A. & Paciga, J.E. Operator error in multistate myoelectric control systems. Med. Biol. Eng. Comput. 16, 296–301 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02442431

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