MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611090776 A) filed by Prof. Dr. Nandita Pradhan; Dr. Venktesh Mishra; Mr. Tushar; Mr. Chitranjan Dwivedi; Mr. Harsh Srivastava; Mr. Rishabh Singh; and Mr. Saurabh Singh on July 26, 2026, for Rehabilitation And Prosthetic Control Using Electromyography In Neuromuscular Disorder.
Inventors include Prof. Dr. Nandita Pradhan; Dr. Venktesh Mishra; Mr. Tushar; Mr. Chitranjan Dwivedi; Mr. Harsh Srivastava; Mr. Rishabh Singh; and Mr. Saurabh Singh.
The application for the patent was published on September 18, 2026, under issue no. 38/2026.
Abstract: An EMG-based prosthetic control system is the main goal of this project in order to help upper-limb amputees with their rehabilitation and return to normal functioning. To operate a robotic prosthetic hand, electrical activity from the forearm muscles is recorded by surface electromyography (sEMG) sensors and processed in real time. However, the scope is currently restricted to rehabilitation and prosthetic control, even if the title includes the diagnosis of neuromuscular problems, which is for future greater advancement. The device improves user independence and rehabilitation potential by offering a responsive, non-invasive, and reasonably priced alternative that replicates natural limb movement. An important development in the field of prosthetics is the creation of a prosthetic hand that is controlled by electromyography (EMG) signals. For amputees, prosthetic hands are essential instruments that help them get by in daily life . A person's self-image and outlook on life are significantly impacted by the amputation of upper limbs, which goes beyond simple physical loss. A widespread perception of impairment is frequently created by this experience. Regardless of one's innate resilience, it may lead to mental health issues if appropriate coping strategies are not used.Even people who show resilience in the face of hardship could be subjected to constant social reminders of their illness, which could have serious repercussions like suicidal thoughts or worse. We present the least expensive prosthetic hand to connect hands and make it more capable than the crippled.Since a person's skills or financial situation have no bearing on their disability, most individuals should be able to afford it. Although their labour markets and economies are more developed than ours, certain Western countries can manufacture prostheses at a fair price. Initiatives like this one can therefore make a difference. The primary objective was to develop a tool, such as an artificial hand, to assist those who have lost their hands in performing daily duties. However, this objective can only be partially achieved because the EMG signal computations for various hand movements are carried out on individuals who have not had hand loss.
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