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    This study introduces a wireless surface electromyography (sEMG) body-machine interface to control assistive technology (AT) for individuals with spinal cord injuries. The sEMG system offers a viable alternative to traditional interfaces like joysticks for enhanced autonomy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Rehabilitation Engineering
    • Human-Computer Interaction

    Background:

    • Assistive technology (AT) enhances autonomy for people with disabilities.
    • Spinal cord injuries (C5-C8) impair upper body control, making traditional interfaces challenging.
    • Existing AT control methods often present limitations for users with specific functional impairments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate an intuitive, wireless surface electromyography (sEMG) based body-machine interface for AT.
    • To provide an alternative control method for individuals with upper-body disabilities affecting hand and arm function.
    • To assess the performance of the sEMG interface compared to conventional joystick controls.

    Main Methods:

    • A 3-channel sEMG system with a 915-MHz wireless transceiver and low-power microcontroller was developed using commercial components.
    • A threshold-based control algorithm converted sEMG signals into commands for AT.
    • The system was tested with the JACO articulated assistive arm, comparing performance against its standard joystick interface.

    Main Results:

    • The sEMG interface demonstrated performance indices of 0.88, 0.51, and 0.41 bits/s.
    • Correlation coefficients with Fitt's model were 0.75, 0.85, and 0.67, indicating effective control.
    • The system proved suitable as a control alternative for assistive devices.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed wireless sEMG body-machine interface is an effective alternative to traditional joystick controls for upper-body disabled individuals using AT.
    • This technology offers improved interaction and autonomy for users with spinal cord injuries.
    • The use of low-cost, off-the-shelf components makes the system potentially accessible and scalable.