A Biomimetic Myoelectric Tentacle Prosthesis with Sensorless Object Detection and Vibrotactile Feedback

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2607.09807v2
• Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:17:11 GMT
• Title: A Biomimetic Myoelectric Tentacle Prosthesis with Sensorless Object Detection and Vibrotactile Feedback
• Abstract summary: The objective was to develop a responsive and intuitive assistive device that adapts to various object shapes.<n>The system relies on EMG signals to control the motion of a flexible, biomimetic structure whose curling geometry follows a logarithmic spiral.<n>A haptic feedback strategy based on cumulative vibrotactile stimulation conveys spatial information about the tentacle's configuration.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• Abstract: This paper presents the design and evaluation of a myoelectric tentacle-shaped prosthesis integrating electromyographic (EMG) control, sensorless object detection, and vibrotactile feedback. The objective was to develop a responsive and intuitive assistive device that adapts to various object shapes while providing sensory feedback to the user. The system relies on EMG signals to control the motion of a flexible, biomimetic structure whose curling geometry follows a logarithmic spiral, enabling it to coil around objects. To ensure stable control, the EMG signal is normalized and filtered, and a threshold-based method identifies user intention. Object contact is detected through a slope-based analysis of motor current, eliminating the need for external sensors, and a haptic feedback strategy based on cumulative vibrotactile stimulation conveys spatial information about the tentacle's configuration. The system was evaluated through quantitative and qualitative tests. The results demonstrate a low response time (77 ms on average), enabling smooth real-time interaction; an object-detection success rate above 90%, confirming robustness despite EMG variability; and an effective haptic feedback strategy that allowed users to reliably identify the folding zone of the tentacle. The proposed biomimetic design promotes further investigation of expressive artificial limbs by prioritizing expressive functionality over adherence to a predefined, anthropomorphic form factor.

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