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A Real-Time Wearable Electromyography Measurement System for Small Animals
Published on: November 15, 2024
Drawn-on-skin electronic tattoo as a closed-loop sensing-stimulation system for the muscles
Ya Huang1, Zhenlin Chen2,3, Jingkun Zhou2,3
1State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Institute of Fiber Materials and Devices, and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Simultaneous electromyography (EMG) sensing and closed-loop electrical stimulation (ES) could enable interactive muscle training, motor rehabilitation, and kinesthetic feedback. However, current systems often suffer from nonconformal device/skin interfaces, poor wearability, and anatomical variability among users, limiting signal fidelity and stimulation precision. Here, we present a fully wireless, skin-integrated electronic tattoo platform that records high-quality EMG and delivers closed-loop ES through custom drawn-on-skin, conformal electrodes with strong adhesion and high spatial accuracy. The system supports closed-loop muscle interactions across body regions and even between individuals. Machine learning models classify EMG patterns from different hand gestures with >90% accuracy and adapt ES parameters to stimulate specific muscle groups. In a heavy object holding task, users reached the required grip behavior substantially faster than unassisted controls, indicating improved neuromuscular efficiency. This closed-loop framework not only supports personalized muscle control but also supports coordinated activation across multiple sites or users, unlocking possibilities in interactive motor training, remote rehabilitation, and virtual reality environments.
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