Arizona State University Campus Immersion · EngineeringThe Hand Evolution Lab
Marco Santello · Tempe, Arizona
Research Focus
Dr. Marco Santello's research lab focuses on improving prosthetic hands for individuals with upper limb loss, particularly emphasizing functionality and user satisfaction. They are testing a new myoelectric prosthetic hand called the SoftHand Pro, which uses soft robotics and human-like grasping techniques to enhance daily activities such as eating and tool use. The team aims to better understand how this innovative design compares to traditional prosthetic hands in terms of performance and user experience.
prosthetic handsmyoelectric controlsoft roboticsupper limb lossgraspinghuman hand synergiesclinical trialsdaily activitiesuser satisfactioninnovation
Research Aims
3AIM 01Compare the performance of the SoftHand Pro with the i-limb in grasping tasks.
AIM 02Evaluate the improvement in grasping skills of users over an 8-week trial period.
AIM 03Assess user satisfaction and feedback on the SoftHand Pro compared to the i-limb.
Skills the Lab Values
Myoelectric control systemsBiomechanical analysisFunctional assessmentsClinical trial designUser feedback collectionData analysisRobotic manipulation techniquesPrototyping and testingSurvey methodologiesElectromyography (EMG)
Output against the department
Publications207top 45% of dept.126th of 278
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Citations8.2ktop 46% of dept.127th of 278
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