Virtual Reality Training of Myoelectric Prosthesis with the Use of Sensory Feedback and Serious Game Techniques

  • Reidner Cavalcante Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
  • Alcimar Soares Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
  • Edgard Lamounier Universidade Federal de Uberlândia

Resumo


In this thesis, we propose a system that uses immersive Virtual Reality (iVR) and EMG signal processing (muscle activity) to provide a training environment for amputees who are supposed to use a myoelectric prosthesis. We also investigate the efficiency of learning how to control a virtual prosthesis with and without sensory feedback. Our results show that virtual training can be greatly improved when proper tactile feedback is provided, especially for myoelectric controlled prostheses.
Palavras-chave: Sensory feedback, Immersive Virtual Reality, myoelectric prosthesis, prosthetic training

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18/10/2021
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CAVALCANTE, Reidner; SOARES, Alcimar; LAMOUNIER, Edgard. Virtual Reality Training of Myoelectric Prosthesis with the Use of Sensory Feedback and Serious Game Techniques. In: WORKSHOP DE TESES E DISSERTAÇÕES - SIMPÓSIO DE REALIDADE VIRTUAL E AUMENTADA (SVR), 23. , 2021, Evento Online. Anais [...]. Porto Alegre: Sociedade Brasileira de Computação, 2021 . p. 9-10. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/svr_estendido.2021.17650.