Abstract 

Developing mind-controlled prosthetics that seamlessly integrate with the human nervous system is a significant challenge in the field of bioengineering. This project investigates the use of labelled brainwave patterns to control a bionic arm equipped with a sense of touch. The core objective is to establish a communication channel between the brain and the artificial limb, enabling intuitive and natural control while incorporating sensory feedback.

The project involves:
  • Data Acquisition: Recording brainwave activity using electroencephalography (EEG) while participants perform various hand and arm movement
  • Signal Processing: Labelling and extracting relevant features from the recorded brainwave patterns.
  • Machine Learning: Training a machine learning model to decode the labelled brainwave patterns and translate them into control signals for the bionic arm.
  • Integration: Integrating the trained model with the bionic arm, enabling real-time control based on the user's intent.
  • Sensory Feedback: Incorporating sensory feedback mechanisms into the bionic arm to provide the user with a sense of touch, enhancing control and natural interaction.

The successful completion of this project has the potential to revolutionize the field of prosthetics by offering amputees a more intuitive and natural control over their artificial limbs, ultimately improving their quality of life.

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Educational purposes

Submitted by Ana Zikovska on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 21:17