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    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Neuroprosthetics
    • Rehabilitation Technology

    Background:

    • Current surface electromyography (EMG) prosthetic controls lack intuitiveness and reliable multi-movement control.
    • Integrating wrist motion often impairs grip selection and necessitates compensatory movements.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare functional, biomechanical, and cognitive outcomes of myoelectric control using surface EMG versus intramuscular EMG from RPNIs and residual muscles.
    • To evaluate the impact of active wrist rotation on prosthetic hand control.

    Main Methods:

    • A unilateral transradial amputee used a multi-grip prosthetic hand with four control approaches.
    • Linear discriminant analysis (LDA) pattern recognition (PR) classifiers decoded surface EMG (surface-PR) or RPNI/residual muscle EMG (RPNI-PR).
    • Assessments included the Clothespin Relocation Test (CRT) and the Coffee Task, measuring performance and cognitive load.

    Main Results:

    • RPNI-PR control resulted in significantly better performance on the CRT (2.3x fewer dropped items) and Coffee Task (2.5x faster, 12 fewer errors), with lower cognitive load compared to surface-PR.
    • Active wrist rotation improved CRT performance (42%) for both signal types and reduced compensatory movements with surface-PR.
    • RPNI-PR provided intuitive control of multiple grips and wrist rotation without increasing cognitive burden.

    Conclusions:

    • Intramuscular EMG signals from RPNIs and residual muscles offer superior, intuitive control for prosthetic hands compared to surface EMG.
    • This advanced control strategy enhances functional outcomes and reduces cognitive load for individuals with transradial amputations.
    • RPNI-based myoelectric control holds significant clinical relevance for improving prosthetic hand functionality and user experience.