A glove and armband that gives people with upper limb prosthetics a sense of touch through haptic feedback is in development at the University of Bath, with unique at-home trials set to begin in the coming weeks.
Engineers at the University are working with Open Bionics, a Bristol company that created the world’s first medically approved 3D printed bionic arm, to improve the experience for people who use prosthetic arms.
The app gives users the ability to adjust the intensity and type of vibrations, as well as which sensors are used to activate them. The microcontroller also connects the kit to the internet to enable the recording of relevant data and updating the firmware based on input from the participants. Postgraduate researcher Leen Jabban, who is leading the project, says: “Upper limb prostheses often fail to meet the user’s expectations and needs, with up to 75% of users abandoning their prosthesis. When they rely on alternative ways to carry out tasks, this can involve compensatory movements that could lead to pain.
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