ReviewNature biomedical engineering2023
Toward higher-performance bionic limbs for wider clinical use.
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94 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 257 citations in OpenAlex.
- Artificial referred sensation in upper and lower limb prosthesis users: a systematic review.Journal of neural engineering · 2022Pooled it
- EMG-driven control in lower limb prostheses: a topic-based systematic review.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2022Pooled it
- Osseoperceptive EMG Feedback Improves Grasp Force Control in Myoelectric Prosthetic Hands.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026Article
- A motoneuron discharge-driven interface realizing simultaneous and proportional control of prosthetics in end-users.Science advances · 2026Article
- A high-dexterity soft neuroprosthetic hand for daily activities.Nature communications · 2026Article
- From muscles to motion: the role of sensor layout and physiological factors in hand motion decoding.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- An Optimization Method for an Active Multi-Unit Prosthetic Socket with Dynamic Adaptability in Multi-Task Scenarios.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Autonomous Slip-Prevention Grip Force Control and Its Potential in Shared Control of Robotic Prosthetic Hands.IEEE transactions on medical robotics and bionics · 2026Article
- Upper limb compensatory strategies across tasks with an ultrasound-controlled prosthesis.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- The SoftFoot Pro: an anthropomorphic and adaptive soft articulated prosthetic foot.Nature communications · 2026Article
- Preliminary Investigation of Myoelectric Control of an Assistive Neck Exoskeleton by Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society · 2026Article
- Enhancing the Antibacterial and Biointegrative Properties of Microporous Titanium Surfaces Using Various Metal Coatings: A Comparative Study.Prosthesis (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Ultrathin Soft Wearable Sensor Materials and Structures: A Review of Current Trends and Prospectives.ACS applied materials & interfaces · 2025Review
- Toward Natural Limb Function: A New Era in Prosthetic Innovation.Annals of neurology · 2025Review
- Myoelectric and Inertial Data Fusion Through a Novel Attention-Based Spatiotemporal Feature Extraction for Transhumeral Prosthetic Control: An Offline Analysis.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Haptic Feedback Systems for Lower-Limb Prosthetic Applications: A Review of System Design, User Experience, and Clinical Insights.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Soft Bioelectronic Interfaces for Continuous Peripheral Neural Signal Recording and Robust Cross-Subject Decoding.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2025Article
- Enhanced gastrocnemius-mimicking lower limb powered exoskeleton robot.Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Optimization frameworks for bespoke sensory encoding in neuroprosthetics.APL bioengineering · 2025Article
- MyoGestic: EMG interfacing framework for decoding multiple spared motor dimensions in individuals with neural lesions.Science advances · 2025Article
34 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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19 authors at 15 institutions in 9 countries.
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Abstract
Most prosthetic limbs can autonomously move with dexterity, yet they are not perceived by the user as belonging to their own body. Robotic limbs can convey information about the environment with higher precision than biological limbs, but their actual performance is substantially limited by current technologies for the interfacing of the robotic devices with the body and for transferring motor and sensory information bidirectionally between the prosthesis and the user. In this Perspective, we argue that direct skeletal attachment of bionic devices via osseointegration, the amplification of neural signals by targeted muscle innervation, improved prosthesis control via implanted muscle sensors and advanced algorithms, and the provision of sensory feedback by means of electrodes implanted in peripheral nerves, should all be leveraged towards the creation of a new generation of high-performance bionic limbs. These technologies have been clinically tested in humans, and alongside mechanical redesigns and adequate rehabilitation training should facilitate the wider clinical use of bionic limbs.
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