SUPERnumerary Robotic

Supernumerary robotics focuses on developing and deploying additional robotic limbs to augment human capabilities, addressing limitations in dexterity, strength, or reach. Current research emphasizes control strategies using surface electromyography (sEMG) for rehabilitation applications and inertial measurement units (IMUs) for compensating for human body motion in more general assistive roles, often employing machine learning for intention recognition. These advancements hold significant potential for improving rehabilitation outcomes for stroke patients and enhancing human performance in various tasks, from underwater operations to industrial manufacturing.