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Powered functional total lower/upper-limb orthoses designed for external modification of the structural and/or functional characteristics of the lower and upper limbs using power sources (usually electric) and powered mechanisms that respond to muscular bioelectric (i.e., myoelectric) signals. These devices provide support, supplement, and/or augment the limb functions and/or its structure. These orthoses typically consist of dynamic wearable devices that include a computerized control unit, appropriate software, an actuator, myoelectric sensors, power sources, motors, and a variety of mechanisms appropriate to facilitate the normal function of otherwise disabled lower and upper limbs. Autonomous/neuro-myoelectric powered lower/upper-limb orthoses are mainly used to make functions such as grasping and gait possible.
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