A Comprehensive Review on Advances in Sensor Technologies for Prosthetic Palms

Ipsita  Dhar; Bibhuti Bhusan Choudhury; Bidyadhar Sahoo; Sushil Kumar Sahoo

doi:10.31181/sems31202545d

Authors

Ipsita Dhar Department of Mechanical Engineering,, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang (BPUT, Rourkela) Odisha, India Author https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4086-8137
Bibhuti Bhusan Choudhury Department of Mechanical Engineering,, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang (BPUT, Rourkela) Odisha, India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2990-3911
Bidyadhar Sahoo Department of Mechanical Engineering,, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang (BPUT, Rourkela) Odisha, India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1734-8217
Sushil Kumar Sahoo Department of Mechanical Engineering,, Indira Gandhi Institute of Technology, Sarang (BPUT, Rourkela) Odisha, India Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8551-7353

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31181/sems31202545d

Keywords:

Prosthetic Palms, Sensor Technologies, Artificial Intelligence-Driven Prosthetics, Machine Learning in Prosthetics, Healing Materials

Abstract

Prosthetic palms owe their function and user experience to the great development in sensor technologies. The present work is a review of different types of sensor systems that have evolved and been integrated in the development control mechanisms, sensory feedback, and adaptability of prosthetic hands. These include force, pressure, tactile, position, and motion sensors involved in basic hand functions such as grip strength and tactile perception. Some recent developments like adaptive AI-driven prosthetics and neural interfacing are changing the levels of user interaction towards more intuitive and natural control haptic feedback also plays a role here. Issues related to biocompatibility have not been addressed here; costs and power consumption are merely considered trends that could lead toward self-healing materials or bio-hybrid systems. It has been highlighted in this review that looking at the present developments, interdisciplinary research is important for creating the coming generation of prosthetic palms with the desired user autonomy and quality of life.

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