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The testing system you will use to conduct a myoelectric evaluation consists of two parts: a software
program called PAULA (Prosthetist's Assistant for Upper Limb Architecture) and hardware referred to as
MyoBoy®. Use the following steps to assemble the computer components, connect the PC to MyoBoy,
and launch PAULA
Myo Equipment Crate Contents
(3) MyoBoys
(3) Laptops
(3) Computer power cords
(3) Computer mouse
Step 1: Assemble Computers and MyoBoys
Each computer; power cord and MyoBoy is labeled with a number; Please only
combine equipment with the same numbers
1) Unpack contents of the equipment crate listed above
2) Plug power cord into each computer (Figure 1). Plug power cord into outlet
Figure 1
3) Plug computer mouse into a USB port
4) Turn on the Computer (Figure 2)
PAULA and MyoBoy® Guide
Figure 2

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Summary of Contents for Otto Bock PAULA

  • Page 1 The testing system you will use to conduct a myoelectric evaluation consists of two parts: a software program called PAULA (Prosthetist’s Assistant for Upper Limb Architecture) and hardware referred to as MyoBoy®. Use the following steps to assemble the computer components, connect the PC to MyoBoy,...
  • Page 2 Step 2: Connect the laptop to the MyoBoy Hardware Figure 3: MyoBoy components Grounding Cable Carrying Case Short Instruction Guide 2 electrodes MyoBoy Screw USB Cable Driver Electrode Adapter 1) Connect the USB cable to the MyoBoy and plug USB end into the laptop 2) Connect the Grounding Cable to the MyoBoy 3) Connect the Electrode Adapter to the MyoBoy and carefully tighten the finger screws 4) Connect the electrodes into port I and II on the Electrode Adapter...
  • Page 3 2) Click on the “Ottobock Data Station 6” icon on the desktop (wait for the software to load) “New Patient” 3) Click and enter the information marked with a red asterisk “New Job” 4) Click 5) Click on Upper Limb, then “Transradial” , then PAULA...
  • Page 4 6) In the box: Un-check “Socket Design” 7) Check the “Myo Training Only” box 8) Click “OK” 9) The “Myo Test” screen will open automatically...
  • Page 5 11) When the MyoBoy is 10) Turn on the turned on and correctly MyoBoy by pressing connected to the laptop, the “On” button on the symbol in the lower the front. The light right corner of the myotest bars on the left will screen will turn blue;...
  • Page 6 13) Click on the “Specification” Tab. Then, fill-out the patient information using the numbers and other information as shown below: -click “Yes” for co-contraction ability -choose either “man” or “woman” -choose “left” or “right” -click on “Socket” and make any choice in orange box 14) Now that you’ve set up a mock patient;...
  • Page 7 15) Click on the “MyoSimulation” Tab. Then click the “Game” Tab. To start the game, click on the Start button. Practice improving your strength, separation, endurance and coordination with the fish, car, or balloon. Practice with one and two signals. (Be certain the MyoBoy is turned on. It will turn off automatically after 2 mins of no signals) Next click on the “Video Simulation”...

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