Dual-site EMGs use electrodes placed on two different sites on the residual limb. These electrodes capture electrical signals from the muscle groups that are being contracted. This control system can enhance the precision and versatility of control signals available.
Benefits of Dual-site EMGs:
Increased control
Natural movements
Reduced fatigue
Enhanced adaptability
Improved feedback
Single-site EMGs use a singular electrode that captures electrical signals from the muscle group that is being contracted.
Benefits of Single-site EMGs:
Easy for user training
Simple and affordable
The choice between single-site and dual-site EMG control systems depends on various user factors such as anatomy, availability of suitable muscle sites, and the desired level of control and functionality for the specific device being used.
Linear transducers refer to a sensor device that converts linear displacement or movements into electrical signals. These types of control systems are often used with various applications to measure and monitor linear movements and deliver them to the prosthetic device to enhance function and control. *** These control systems can vary based on the type of prosthetic limb, user needs, and technological advancements.
The Ability Hand is the only Bionic Hand on the market that is responsive enough to work with a linear transducer control system.
Benefits of Linear Transducers:
Functional
Joint position sensing
Enhanced user feedback
Adaptive
Coapt is an advanced prosthetic control system that focuses on myoelectric control and is designed to enhance the precision and naturalness of prosthetic limb control. The Coapt pattern recognition system uses algorithms that analyze unique patterns of muscle activity that are generated during specific movements. This feature allows users to control their prosthetic limbs more intuitively, resulting in more natural and efficient control.
Benefits of Coapt:
Adaptive learning
Real-time adjustments
User training and support
Compatibility