Mechatronic Experiments Course Design: A Myoelectric Controlled Partial-Hand Prosthesis Project
Resource
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EDUCATION, VOL. 47, NO. 3, AUGUST 2004
Journal
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EDUCATION
Journal Volume
VOL. 47
Journal Issue
NO. 3
Pages
-
Date Issued
2004-08
Date
2004-08
Author(s)
DOI
246246/200611150121211
Abstract
This paper describes a proposed laboratory project
involving the design of a myoelectric-controlled partial-hand
prosthesis to reinforce mechatronic education. The proposal focuses
mainly on extract electromyogram (EMG) signals generated
during contraction of the biceps. The EMG signals are first amplified
and filtered by a laboratory-designed electronic circuit and
then reprocessed using a microcontroller to drive the servomotor
so that the designed prosthesis can be properly controlled. The
project introduces students to component-level and system-level
design and exposes them to the integration of a microcontroller,
electronic circuits, sensors, and prosthesis mechanisms. Moreover,
since the project results in a working prosthesis, student
enthusiasm for mechatronic education increases, and they see its
relevance to the field in applied engineering. Implementation of the
laboratory project within the curriculum has been demonstrated
to be highly motivational and educational and has even helped to
attract more students to study mechatronic applications.
Subjects
Electromyogram (EMG)
laboratory curriculum
mechatronic education
microcontroller
Publisher
Taipei:National Taiwan University Dept Comp Sci Informat Engn
Type
journal article
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