Grad Seminar: Active upper-limb prosthesis for swimming
Abstract
Swimming offers valuable physical and psychological benefits, particularly during musculoskeletal rehabilitation. However, for individuals with upper limb amputations, the lack of active prosthetic solutions limits performance and accessibility. This work presents a novel swimming prosthesis that uses real-time data from an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to adjust wrist positioning based on the swimmer’s stroke phase. The system aims to improve stroke symmetry, propulsion efficiency, and balanced muscle engagement. The prosthesis integrates embedded electronics, a compact actuator, and custom control algorithms to support more natural movement in water, offering new possibilities for both rehabilitation and sport.
Presenter
Vasylysa Korovkina, MASc candidate in Systems Design Engineering