Identification of active human upper limb muscle for intention detection activity

Mohmad Latfi, Megat Ashmann Keiflee and Nordin, Nor Hidayati Diyana and Jasni, Farahiyah (2024) Identification of active human upper limb muscle for intention detection activity. PERINTIS eJournal, 14 (1). pp. 67-78. ISSN 2232-0725

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Abstract

The upper limb comprises various muscle groups that control movement through contraction and extension. These actions, which help in the joint movement of the human upper limb, can be used for intention detection activities. Intention detection is a method of extracting the information from the muscle movement of the upper limb that will help in classifying the type of muscle group for each different type of movement of the upper limb. This study investigates the use of Electromyography (EMG) to identify the muscle groups activated during specific upper limb movements based on their electrical activity. During this experiment, the participant wore a Bitalino sensor kit sequentially on the Biceps, Triceps, Trapezius and Deltoideus muscles. For each muscle group, they performed a series of upper limb movements, allowing data collectionon muscle activity for each muscle individually. The captured signal was processed and visualized using software to identify the activated muscles. The experiment was then repeated with an additional weight of 5 kg to analyze the effect of load on muscle activation. The results demonstrate that distinct upper limb movements activate different muscle groups. For instance, flexion primarily activates the biceps brachii, while the triceps brachii remains inactive. Furthermore, the study reveals increased muscle activity during movements with added load compared to unloaded movements.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Electromyography (EMG), Intention detection, Upper limb movement, Muscle activation
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechatronics Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr NOR HIDAYATI DIYANA NORDIN
Date Deposited:	03 Jul 2024 09:18
Last Modified:	03 Jul 2024 09:18
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/112895

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