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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Rehabilitation Science
    • Human-Computer Interaction

    Background:

    • Myoelectric prosthetic hands often fail due to a lack of functionality, partly caused by the pursuit of anthropomorphic designs.
    • Current prosthetic technology faces limitations in control and sensing, hindering the replication of human hand capabilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To challenge the anthropomorphic design ideology in prosthetics.
    • To develop and evaluate non-humanoid prosthetic devices optimized for specific tasks.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed four open-source modular non-humanoid prosthetic devices.
    • Evaluated devices for tasks including flicking, screwdriver twisting, object manipulation, and paper cutting.
    • Conducted experimental comparisons against humanoid prostheses and case studies with end users.

    Main Results:

    • Non-humanoid designs significantly improved task performance compared to humanoid prostheses.
    • Reduced user compensatory movements and task load were observed with non-humanoid devices.
    • End-user case studies highlighted translational benefits and the importance of monitoring user task load.

    Conclusions:

    • Shedding anthropomorphic constraints allows for task-specific prosthetic designs that enhance functionality.
    • Non-humanoid prosthetic designs offer a promising alternative for improving user outcomes in rehabilitation.
    • Careful monitoring of end-user task load is crucial for successful prosthetic rehabilitation.