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Offer Organization: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, System Name: Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research, Category: Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research, Fund Type: -, Overall Grant Amount: - (direct: 2700000, indirect: 810000)
Surface electrodes are required to measure the EMG (Electromyography) signals for the control of myoelectric prosthetic hands. This study developed conductive silicon by mixing silicon with aggregative carbon black. The conductive silicon was applied to metallic non-woven fabric to create materials for the electrodes. Since the electrodes are supposed to be used between the skin and the socket, the influence of force to the quality of the EMG signal was investigated. The electrodes were encapsulated in insulating silicon to be applicable to circumstances with sweat or water. Furthermore, a pressure-sensitive sensor was developed with the conductive silicon, which can be integrated into the prosthetic hand to provide sensory function.