Developing and Training Multi-gestural Prosthetic Arms

Learning to use prosthetic limbs is challenging for children. One solution to this is to design engaging training games that teach children how to use their new limbs without boring or fatiguing them. The interdisciplinary design team, comprised of digital media faculty, researchers, engineers, and health professionals, strives to create innovative solutions. The training program will provide recipients with the opportunity to become proficient at using their prosthetics to ensure their successful, long term use of these limbs. This collaboration among physical trainers, engineers, and psychologists will create fun, kid-friendly training solutions that follow sound physical training guidance.