Tactile Feedback in Upper Limb Prosthetics: A Pilot Study on Trans-Radial Amputees Comparing Different Haptic Modalities

• Published in: IEEE transactions on haptics Vol. 16; no. 4; pp. 760 - 769
• Main Authors: Barontini, Federica, Obermeier, Alina, Catalano, Manuel Giuseppe, Fani, Simone, Grioli, Giorgio, Bianchi, Matteo, Bicchi, Antonio, Jakubowitz, Eike
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States IEEE 01.10.2023; The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
• Subjects: Amputation; Amputees; Artificial Limbs; DC motors; Feedback; Feedback, Sensory - physiology; Force; Grasping; Grasping force; Haptic Technology; Humans; Pilot Projects; Prostheses; Prosthetic hand; Rejection rate; Sensory feedback; Skin; tactile feedback; Tactile sensors; Task analysis; Touch Perception - physiology; Upper Extremity; user-centered approach; Vibrations; Visualization; Wearable computers; wearable haptics

Despite technological advancements, upper limb prostheses still face high abandonment/rejection rates due to limitations in control interfaces and the absence of force/tactile feedback. Improving these aspects is crucial for enhancing user acceptance and optimizing functional performance. This pilot...