US Patent:
20130317648, Nov 28, 2013
Inventors:
Christopher Assad - Long Beach CA, US
Assignee:
California Institute of Technology - Pasadena CA
International Classification:
B25J 9/16
Abstract:
Systems and methods for sensing human muscle action and gestures in order to control machines or robotic devices are disclosed. One exemplary system employs a tight fitting sleeve worn on a user arm and including a plurality of electromyography (EMG) sensors and at least one inertial measurement unit (IMU). Power, signal processing, and communications electronics may be built into the sleeve and control data may be transmitted wirelessly to the controlled machine or robotic device.