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Human-Robot Interfaces (HRIs) represent a crucial component in telerobotic systems. Body-Machine Interfaces (BoMIs) based on body motion can feel more intuitive than standard HRIs for naive users as they leverage humans' natural control…

Robotics · Computer Science 2020-11-17 Matteo Macchini , Jan Frogg , Fabrizio Schiano , Dario Floreano

We propose, implement and evaluate a natural human-machine control interface for a variable stiffness transradial hand prosthesis that achieves tele-impedance control through surface electromyography (sEMG) signals. This interface, together…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2019-10-29 Elif Hocaoglu , Volkan Patoglu

Robot-assisted neurological surgery is receiving growing interest due to the improved dexterity, precision, and control of surgical tools, which results in better patient outcomes. However, such systems often limit surgeons' natural sensory…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-08-13 Zacharias Chen , Alexa Cristelle Cahilig , Sarah Dias , Prithu Kolar , Ravi Prakash , Patrick J. Codd

Extremely increased unstructured data brought by the large-scale intelligent sensing devices application have big challenges not only in data storing and processing but also power consumption surging. Therefore, to improve energy efficiency…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2025-05-28 Jialin Liu , Diansheng Liao

Many people suffer from the loss of a limb. Learning to get by without an arm or hand can be very challenging, and existing prostheses do not yet fulfil the needs of individuals with amputations. One promising solution is to provide greater…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2014-08-11 Adam S. R. Parker , Ann L. Edwards , Patrick M. Pilarski

This paper presents a novel neuromorphic control architecture for upper-limb prostheses that combines surface electromyography (sEMG) with gaze-guided computer vision. The system uses a spiking neural network deployed on the neuromorphic…

Intracranial language brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are a promising route for restoring communication in people with severe motor and speech impairments, but clinical translation remains limited by fragmented evidence and unresolved…

Neurons and Cognition · Quantitative Biology 2026-03-17 Dongyi He , Wai Ting Siok , Nizhuan Wang

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have shown promising results in restoring motor function to individuals with spinal cord injury. These systems have traditionally focused on the restoration of upper extremity function; however, the lower…

Neurons and Cognition · Quantitative Biology 2021-04-16 Po T. Wang , Colin M. McCrimmon , Susan J. Shaw , Hui Gong , Luis A. Chui , Payam Heydari , Charles Y. Liu , An H. Do , Zoran Nenadic

-This article presents clinical results from the use of MONIMAD, a reactive robotized interface for lower limb Rehabilitation of patients suffering from cerebellar disease. The first problem to be addressed is the postural analysis of…

Robotics · Computer Science 2015-07-03 Ludovic Saint-Bauzel , Viviane Pasqui , Isabelle Monteil

Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) help patients with faltering communication abilities due to neurodegenerative diseases produce text or speech output by direct neural processing. However, practical implementation of such a system has proven…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2019-07-10 Janaki Sheth , Ariel Tankus , Michelle Tran , Nader Pouratian , Itzhak Fried , William Speier

A brain--machine interface (BMI) based on motor imagery (MI) enables the control of devices using brain signals while the subject imagines performing a movement. It plays a vital role in prosthesis control and motor rehabilitation. To…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2024-09-20 Xiaying Wang , Michael Hersche , Michele Magno , Luca Benini

This review summarises the status of silent speech interface (SSI) research. SSIs rely on non-acoustic biosignals generated by the human body during speech production to enable communication whenever normal verbal communication is not…

Audio and Speech Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2020-09-29 Jose A. Gonzalez-Lopez , Alejandro Gomez-Alanis , Juan M. Martín-Doñas , José L. Pérez-Córdoba , Angel M. Gomez

A host of medical conditions, including amputations, diabetes, stroke, and genetic disease, result in loss of touch sensation. Because most types of sensory loss have no pharmacological treatment or rehabilitative therapy, we propose a…

Mental Imagery based Brain-Computer Interfaces (MI-BCI) enable their users to control an interface, e.g., a prosthesis, by performing mental imagery tasks only, such as imagining a right arm movement while their brain activity is measured…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2019-05-24 Léa Pillette , Camille Jeunet , Roger N'Kambou , Bernard N'Kaoua , Fabien Lotte

Regressively-based surface electromyography (sEMG) prosthetics are widely used for their ability to continuously convert muscle activity into finger force and motion. However, they typically require additional kinematic or dynamic sensors,…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-11-21 Gang Liu , Ye Sun , Zhenxiang Wang , Chuanmei Xi , Ziyang He , Shanshan Guo , Rui Zhang , Dezhong Yao

The human somatosensory system integrates multimodal sensory feedback, including tactile, proprioceptive, and thermal signals, to enable comprehensive perception and effective interaction with the environment. Inspired by the biological…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-09-03 Fengyi Wang , Xiangyu Fu , Nitish Thakor , Gordon Cheng

Partial hand amputations significantly affect the physical and psychosocial well-being of individuals, yet intuitive control of externally powered prostheses remains an open challenge. To address this gap, we developed a force-controlled…

Surface electromyography (sEMG) is a popular bio-signal used for controlling prostheses and finger gesture recognition mechanisms. Myoelectric prostheses are costly, and most commercially available sEMG acquisition systems are not suitable…

Background: Upper-limb weakness and tremor (4--12 Hz) limit activities of daily living (ADL) and reduce adherence to home rehabilitation. Objective: To assess technical feasibility and clinician-relevant signals of a sensor-fused wearable…

Signal Processing · Electrical Eng. & Systems 2025-10-28 Thanyanee Srichaisak , Arissa Ieochai , Aueaphum Aueawattthanaphisut

Noninvasive brain-computer interface (BCI) is widely used to recognize users' intentions. Especially, BCI related to tactile and sensation decoding could provide various effects on many industrial fields such as manufacturing advanced touch…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2020-12-22 Jeong-Hyun Cho , Ji-Hoon Jeong , Myoung-Ki Kim , Seong-Whan Lee