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Using accelerometers to analyse slip for prosthetic application

Using accelerometers to analyse slip for prosthetic application
Using accelerometers to analyse slip for prosthetic application
A slip sensor, using accelerometers, has been investigated for use in prosthetic design. The basis of this report is the characterization of this sensor including how it performs in re-gripping a falling object. The possibility of using three-axis vibration control is investigated and the limitations of this method are reported. A controller was produced to determine how reliable the sensor is when using both open- and closed-loop control methods. The conclusion is that the sensor is robust, and in addition to basic vibration, it is possible to use the sensor to calculate a reliable value for the distance of slip. Using statistical measures, a minimum grip force is given for successful re-grip without knowledge of the tangential friction forces.
artificial hands, slip, accelerometer, prosthetics
1361-6501
35203
Lowe, Richard
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Chappell, Paul
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Lowe, Richard
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Chappell, Paul
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Ahmad, Siti
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Lowe, Richard, Chappell, Paul and Ahmad, Siti (2010) Using accelerometers to analyse slip for prosthetic application. Measurement Science and Technology, 21 (3), 35203. (doi:10.1088/0957-0233/21/3/035203).

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Abstract

A slip sensor, using accelerometers, has been investigated for use in prosthetic design. The basis of this report is the characterization of this sensor including how it performs in re-gripping a falling object. The possibility of using three-axis vibration control is investigated and the limitations of this method are reported. A controller was produced to determine how reliable the sensor is when using both open- and closed-loop control methods. The conclusion is that the sensor is robust, and in addition to basic vibration, it is possible to use the sensor to calculate a reliable value for the distance of slip. Using statistical measures, a minimum grip force is given for successful re-grip without knowledge of the tangential friction forces.

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Published date: 25 January 2010
Keywords: artificial hands, slip, accelerometer, prosthetics
Organisations: EEE, Southampton Wireless Group

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Local EPrints ID: 268560
URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/268560
ISSN: 1361-6501
PURE UUID: 5853d10a-c8f5-47fc-8b5e-3af10fb4ba8f

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Date deposited: 26 Feb 2010 12:20
Last modified: 14 Mar 2024 09:12

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Author: Richard Lowe
Author: Paul Chappell
Author: Siti Ahmad

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