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    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Neuroscience
    • Rehabilitation Technology

    Background:

    • Myoelectric prostheses lack naturalistic sensory feedback, hindering motor control and embodiment.
    • Current artificial skin stretch stimulation methods face integration challenges.
    • Proprioceptive feedback is crucial for effective prosthetic use.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate magnetically induced skin stretch (MISS) as a non-invasive alternative for proprioceptive feedback.
    • To develop and evaluate the MISS system for potential integration into implantable prosthetic devices.
    • To assess the efficacy of MISS in conveying proprioceptive cues for prosthetic hand control.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed the MISS system using external coils to control skin-adhered magnets for induced skin stretch.
    • Conducted physical and psychophysical experiments, including Just Noticeable Difference and Point of Subjective Equality.
    • Evaluated the MISS device with a myoelectric prosthesis in 18 participants, including 5 with transradial amputation.

    Main Results:

    • The MISS system successfully evoked proprioceptive sensations through controlled skin deformations.
    • Participants demonstrated high object discrimination accuracy when using the MISS device.
    • Amputee users performed comparably to non-disabled users, indicating effective sensory substitution.

    Conclusions:

    • Magnetically Induced Skin Stretch is a promising method for delivering non-invasive proprioceptive feedback.
    • The MISS system shows potential for seamless integration into advanced myoelectric prostheses.
    • This technology supports the development of more embodied and functional prosthetic devices.