State-of-the-art high-end prostheses are electro-mechanically able to provide a great variety
of movements. Nevertheless, in order to functionally replace a human limb, it is essential that …

This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the application of Variable Structure
Systems (VSSs) with Sliding Mode (SM) methods in motion control systems. Our aim is to …

This paper is about (self-powered) advanced hand prosthetics and their control via surface
electromyography (sEMG). We hereby introduce to the biorobotics community the first …

Trans-radial amputee subjects were implanted with intrafascicular electrodes in the stumps
of the median and ulnar nerves. Electrical stimulation through these electrodes was used to …

This paper reviews hybrid motion/force control, a control scheme which enables robots to
perform tasks involving both motion, in the free space, and interactive force, at the contacts …

Loss of tactile sensations is a major roadblock preventing upper limb-absent people from
multitasking or using the full dexterity of their prosthetic hands. With current myoelectric …

The state-of-the-art feed-forward control of active hand prostheses is rather poor. Even
dexterous, multi-fingered commercial prostheses are controlled via surface …

Adaptive sliding mode and integral sliding mode grasped object slip prevention controllers
are implemented for a prosthetic hand and compared to a proportional derivative shear force …

Recently, 3D printing technology has taken the spotlight internationally with the recognition
of the importance of the manufacturing industry. Currently, there are many mature 3D …

Upper limb amputees lack the valuable tactile sensing that helps provide context about the
surrounding environment. Here, we utilize tactile information to provide active touch …