MUMBAI, India, Sept. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411013421 A) filed by Bennett University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on Feb. 24, 2024, for 'brain-computer interface for the control of prosthetic limbs.'
Inventor(s) include Prof. Ajith Abraham; and Prof. Arpit Bhardwaj.
The application for the patent was published on Sept. 12, under issue no. 37/2025.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present disclosure provides a brain-controlled artificial limb system (100), comprising: a limb cover (102) disposed around a part of a remaining limb of a user, wherein the limb cover (102) comprises a top section (102-A) and a bottom section (102-B); an alignment adjuster (104) disposed within the limb cover (102), wherein the alignment adjuster (104) changes position based on the brain signals received from a brain-control unit (BCU 106); a cushioning system (108) placed at one or more areas inside the limb cover (102), wherein the cushioning system (108) changes the cushioning properties based on the limb movement and outside forces; a torsion control mechanism (110) within the limb cover (102), providing rotational stability and controlled rotation in line with the movements of user based on the brain signals received from the BCU (106); a holding system (112) at the bottom section (102-B) of the limb cover (102), wherein the holding system (112) provides a stable connection between the limb cover (102) and the remaining limb, based on the brain signals received from the BCU (106); and a base connector (114) to hold the holding system (112) and connect the limb cover (102) to an artificial leg, allowing for the position of a mechanical leg to be adjusted side-to-side and front-to-back, to improve walking and comfort."
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