Prosthesis-user-in-the-loop: user-centered design parameters and visual simulation

Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc. 2012:2012:1929-32. doi: 10.1109/EMBC.2012.6346331.

Abstract

After an amputation, processes of change in the body image as well as a change in body scheme have direct influences on the quality of living in every patient. Within this paper, a paradigm of experimental induced body illusion (the Rubber Hand Illusion, RHI) is integrated in a prosthetic hardware simulator concept. This concept combines biodynamical and visual feedback to enhance the quality of rehabilitation and to integrate patients' needs into the development of prostheses aiming on user-centered solutions. Therefore, user-centered design parameters are deducted. Furthermore, the basic concept of the visual simulation is presented and a possibility for its implementation is given. Finally, issues and conclusions for future work are described.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Body Image
  • Computer Simulation*
  • Feedback, Sensory*
  • Humans
  • Orthotic Devices*
  • Prosthesis Design*