Antonio Mu\u00f1oz Moner with Pedro Miguel Caicedo Torres, a mechatronics engineer from UNAB. Photo: Jaider Bohada Bueno.
\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe UNAB researcher also explained that artificial cloning involves designing intelligent micro- and nanoelectromechanical systems capable of autonomous learning to replicate the behavior of healthy limbs using fuzzy clustering techniques.
\nThe project is currently in an intermediate stage of development. Researchers have already created virtual prototypes of the wrist-hand and ankle-foot prostheses and carried out simulation tests using the patient\u2019s actual body measurements. This methodology prioritizes digital validation before physical manufacturing, allowing the design to be refined and potential improvements to be identified before production.<\/p>\n
\u201cModern design methodologies begin with a virtual prototype. We have successfully simulated the prostheses and validated that they function as intended before moving on to physical construction. This enables us to optimize the design and reduce uncertainty in the later stages of development,\u201d Professor Mu\u00f1oz said.<\/p>\n
A Sensitive Element<\/h3>\n
One of the project\u2019s most innovative features is its artificial skin, which is capable of sensing environmental stimuli. Made from nanomaterials, it incorporates sensors that detect variables such as temperature, humidity, and touch, adding an entirely new dimension to the prosthesis\u2019s functionality.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe artificial skin incorporates mechanisms that detect environmental stimuli much like human skin does. Developed at the nanoscale, these materials possess self-assembling, self-replicating, and self-coupling properties that traditional materials do not have, allowing them to adapt to the biological system,\u201d explains the UNAB Mechatronics Engineering professor.
\nUnlike other developments that require complex surgical procedures to integrate with the body, this approach is non-invasive. The self-assembling properties of the nanomaterials would allow the device to attach directly to the skin without surgery, representing a significant advantage in terms of accessibility, safety, and ease of implementation for patients.<\/p>\n
The movement system relies on electromyographic signals and machine-learning algorithms to replicate the behavior of a human limb. As a result, the prosthesis functions not simply as a mechanical device, but as an adaptive system capable of responding to both the user\u2019s needs and changing environmental conditions.<\/p>\n
Professor Mu\u00f1oz added that \u201cthe information captured by the artificial skin is not used to generate movement, but rather to protect the artificial limb by detecting hot surfaces, obstacles, and environmental conditions. This is achieved through learning systems that process biological signals using intelligent algorithms.\u201d<\/p>\n
The conceptual foundation of this development is artificial cloning, a methodology that combines genetic algorithms, fuzzy logic, and neural networks to reproduce the behavior of real systems. This approach has previously been applied in industrial settings, where it has demonstrated its ability to reproduce sensors and devices with high accuracy at a lower cost.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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