QUALITY MODEL FOR SOFTWARE FOR BIONIC PROSTHESES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32782/IT/2023-4-6Keywords:
Bionic prostheses, Software development, Prosthetic control, Tactile feedback, Mathematical modeling, Quality assurance.Abstract
The development of bionic prostheses and their accompanying software has advanced significantly in recent years, offering innovative ways for users to control and interact with their prosthetic limbs. This research delves into various aspects of software development for bionic prostheses, focusing on obtaining data, transmitting tactile sensations and feedback, mathematical processing of data, and quality assurance measures. One primary focus is on the methods of obtaining data from bionic prostheses, which include myoelectric direct control, recognition of myoelectric patterns, and mechanomyogram control. Each method presents unique challenges, such as external noise interference and muscle fatigue, which necessitate robust software solutions for data collection, interpretation, and processing. Transmission of tactile sensations and feedback is another crucial aspect addressed in this research, with emphasis on osteoperception, simple tactile feedback, and electrical nerve stimulation. Software plays a pivotal role in accurately reproducing control signals to provide users with realistic tactile sensations and feedback, enhancing their overall prosthetic limb experience and functionality. Mathematical models and methods for data processing are explored, including the Kane method, afferent activity modeling, hierarchical clustering, and statistical analysis techniques. These mathematical tools aid in understanding user movements, muscle coactivation, and the effectiveness of prosthetic control systems. Finally, a comprehensive quality model for bionic prosthesis software is proposed, encompassing eight key characteristics: reliability, security, ease of use, responsiveness, adaptability, durability, interoperability, and privacy. While some characteristics align with established software quality models like SQuaRE, additional attributes such as safety, adaptability, and durability are tailored specifically for bionic prosthetic software.
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