ExoSkeleton for peripheral paralysis controlled by EMG signals

Abstract

Spinal cord injurie and other local injuries often lead to peripheral paralysis, while the brain stays fully functional. When this peripheral paralysis occurs in the hand, these individual are not able to execute daily activities on their own even if their arms are functional. To remedy this problem, design an exoskeleton needs to assist paralyzed individuals, the exoskeletons movements are controlled by the users available electromyography (EMG) signals, a new control technique will developments to allow for a natural reaching and facilitator sequence by the natural residual muscle activation patterns. But the signal need to purity and enlarge before entering to microcontroller, then run the motor to controlling exoskeleton.