Neuro-motor controlled wearable augmentations: current research and emerging trends

Haneen Alsuradi, Joseph Hong, Helin Mazi, Mohamad Eid

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Abstract

Wearable augmentations (WAs) designed for movement and manipulation, such as exoskeletons and supernumerary robotic limbs, are used to enhance the physical abilities of healthy individuals and substitute or restore lost functionality for impaired individuals. Non-invasive neuro-motor (NM) technologies, including electroencephalography (EEG) and sufrace electromyography (sEMG), promise direct and intuitive communication between the brain and the WA. After presenting a historical perspective, this review proposes a conceptual model for NM-controlled WAs, analyzes key design aspects, such as hardware design, mounting methods, control paradigms, and sensory feedback, that have direct implications on the user experience, and in the long term, on the embodiment of WAs. The literature is surveyed and categorized into three main areas: hand WAs, upper body WAs, and lower body WAs. The review concludes by highlighting the primary findings, challenges, and trends in NM-controlled WAs. This review motivates researchers and practitioners to further explore and evaluate the development of WAs, ensuring a better quality of life.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number1443010
JournalFrontiers in Neurorobotics
Volume18
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Keywords

  • electroencephalography
  • electromyography
  • embodiment
  • sensory feedback
  • wearable augmentation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence

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