The field of tactile sensation, which involves the perception of mechanical stimuli through
pressure on the skin, has advanced notably with the integration of fiber optic tactile sensors …

Abstract Polymer Optical Fiber (POF) and Cyclic Transparent Optical Polymer (CYTOP)
based sensors present some advantages related to their light weight, flexibility, and reduced …

Introduction The rise of soft robotics has driven the development of devices for assistance in
activities of daily living (ADL). Likewise, different types of actuation have been developed for …

The global prevalence of stress and its far-reaching impact on well-being has spurred the
pursuit of innovative solutions for physiological and stress monitoring. Existing methods …

Grasp synergies lead to identification of underlying patterns to develop control strategies for
five-fingered prosthetic hands or exoskeletons. Data gloves play a crucial role in study of …

Muscle fatigue is defined as a reduced ability to maintain maximal strength during voluntary
contraction. It is associated with musculoskeletal disorders that affect workers performing …

This work introduces URHAND, an innovative prosthetic hand designed to succeed in the
identification of objects used in daily life activities, addressing a critical gap in the field of …

Loss of an upper limb exerts a negative influence on an individual's ability to perform their
activities of daily living (ADLs), reducing quality of life and self-esteem. A prosthesis capable …

Detection of muscle fatigue is essential in industrial environments to prevent work-related
disorders and improve worker safety. Also, measuring elbow position is essential in human …

Soft robotics hand exoskeletons have proven to be effective in recovering hand function due
to features such as lightweight, portability, and comfort. These devices incorporate user …