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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Wearable Technology
  • Prosthetics

Background:

  • Traditional electromyography (EMG) sensors for myoelectric prostheses require skin contact, leading to issues with sweat, skin preparation, and pressure discomfort, particularly for amputees with circulatory problems.
  • Existing EMG sensors' sensitivity to skin conditions and need for conductive gel limit their real-world applicability and user comfort.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a stable, low-power capacitive EMG measurement system for advanced prosthetic applications.
  • To compare various flexible sensor designs for optimal performance, comfort, and artifact reduction in EMG signal acquisition.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a low-power capacitive EMG measurement setup with flexible multi-layer sensor configurations (copper, insulating foils, flex print, textiles).
  • Comparative analysis of different sensor materials and flexible designs to assess their impact on signal magnitude and adaptability to forearm anatomy.
  • Optimization of an amplifier circuit for high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), low power consumption, and mobile use, including evaluation of shielding and guarding techniques.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated the influence of sensor materials on coupled signal magnitude through theoretical analysis and experimental measurements.
  • Flexible sensor setups showed adaptability to forearm anatomy, enhancing wearing comfort and reducing motion artifacts.
  • The optimized amplifier circuit and shielding concepts achieved high signal quality and SNR for the capacitive EMG system.

Conclusions:

  • The developed capacitive EMG system offers a stable, low-power, and comfortable alternative to traditional sensors for myoelectric prostheses.
  • This technology enhances prosthetic functionality by providing reliable EMG signals insensitive to skin conditions and reducing motion artifacts.
  • The findings support the suitability of this capacitive EMG setup for real-world prosthetic applications, improving amputee independence and quality of life.