Stopping:
Relaxing the muscles very slowly via the electrode causes the hand to stop in the
open position.
Electrode 2:
Gripping:
The build-up of the gripping force is determined by the level of the muscle signal
on the second electrode.
Example 1:
After opening, relax the muscle at any speed. Closing is proportional to the speed
of muscle relaxation. The object is grasped with the minimum gripping force.
Example 2:
After grasping as in example 1, the object is to be gripped with a higher gripping
force. To do so, the patient generates an electrode signal on the second elec
trode. A gripping force of up to approx. 100 N can be built up proportionally.
Open
Increasing electrode signal via muscle contrac
tion on electrode 1
Speed: Proportional
2.2.1.5 Program 5: DigitalControl
Control with: Two electrodes, one electrode and one switch or one switch
The hand closes at constant speed, and the gripping force increases proportionally with the dura
tion of gripping.
Control with two electrodes
Opening:
Digital. Via the OPEN electrode. The hand opens at constant speed.
Closing:
Digital. Via the CLOSE electrode. The hand closes at constant speed.
Open
Sustained electrode signal
Speed: Constant
Control with one electrode and one switch
Opening:
Electrode signal via the OPEN electrode.
Closing:
Signal via the switch. The hand closes at constant speed.
Open
Sustained electrode signal
Speed: Constant
Control with one switch
This program can be used in combination with any MyoBock switch.
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Close
Declining electrode signal via muscle relaxation
on electrode 1
Gripping force: Proportional to the signal
strength on electrode 2
Re-gripping with the maximum gripping force
on electrode 2 prevents the hand from opening
due to unintentional electrode signals.
Speed: Proportional
Close
Sustained electrode signal
Gripping force: Depending on the duration of
the signal
Speed: Constant
Close
Signal via the switch
Gripping force: Depending on the duration of
the signal
Speed: Constant