DocumentCode
1398871
Title
The intelligent hand
Author
Kyberd, Peter
Volume
46
Issue
5
fYear
2000
fDate
9/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
31
Lastpage
35
Abstract
Microprocessor control of low-level functions is transforming the capabilities of limb prostheses. The author reports on recent and future developments in artificial hands. The author discusses the design challenges for such limb prosthesis. Control of electric limb prostheses are discussed. The author then discusses the development of the Southampton hand first developed at Southampton University in the early 1970s
Keywords
artificial limbs; handicapped aids; microcomputer applications; Southampton hand; artificial hands; electric limb prostheses control; intelligent hand; limb prostheses; low-level functions; microprocessor control;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
IEE Review
Publisher
iet
ISSN
0953-5683
Type
jour
DOI
10.1049/ir:20000508
Filename
878152
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