Electronic Dermis and Prosthetics by https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7 Restoring Touch, Pain, and Sensation en-us 2018-07-24 21:17:20 UTC 2018-07-28 00:13:58 UTC hello@padlet.com John Hopkins University E-Dermis ctaylor591 https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271053410 Credit: John Hopkins University






]]> 2018-07-25 03:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271053410 My Strengths ctaylor591 https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271103675 -Belief 
-Developer 
-Discipline 
-Restorative
-Harmony

]]> 2018-07-25 15:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271103675 Pros ctaylor591 https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271103715 -Allows amputee to have tactile stimuli in prosthetics, along with relief of phantom limb sensation. 
-Prevents damages to prosthetic devices with detection of noxious stimuli or pain.
- Allows for differentiation in objects, increasing dexterity and ability of prosthetics.
-Potential to be used in other areas of health care, or other fields. For example, bionic limbs, burn patients,  or even gloves for astronaut gear (John Hopkins University, 2018). ]]> 2018-07-25 16:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271103715 Cons ctaylor591 https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271103721 -Cost and Availability.
-Integration with current prosthetics may be difficult. 
-The current model is not focused on temperature sensing. 
-Durability and ability  of the dermis to be damaged needs more research
-This is a newer innovation, so there is a limitation  and need for long term and more in depth research studies.

]]> 2018-07-25 16:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271103721 References and Sources ctaylor591 https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271103854

-John Hopkins University. (2018, June 20). New 'E-Dermis Brings Sense of Touch, Pain to Prosthetic Hands [Press Release]. Retrieved from http://releases.jhu.edu/2018/06/20/e-dermis/. 

-John Hopkins University. (2018, June 22). Hopkins researcher develops electronic sensory glove for prosthetics [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJe3wC6tiJM
-Osborn, L. E., Dragomir, A., Betthouser, J. L., Hunt, C.L., Nguyen, H. H., Kaliki, R. R., & Thakor, N.V. (2018). Prosthesis with neuromorphic multilayered e-dermis perceives touch and pain. Science Robotics, 3 (19). DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.aat3818.

]]> 2018-07-25 16:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271103854 E-Dermis for Prosthetics ctaylor591 https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271104049 The invention "E-Dermis" or electronic dermis has the potential to change healthcare and the lives of amputees. The researchers at John Hopkins University have created an electronic skin to be used with modern upper extremity prosthetics has the ability to replicate touch, sensation, and pain. The integration of the dermis sensors to the prosthetic can allow amputees to actually feel objects that are being handled, as well as differences between them (John Hopkins University, 2018). This invention can greatly improve not only dexterity and ability, but also restore a sense of normalcy and quality of life. ]]> 2018-07-25 16:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271104049 How does it Work? ctaylor591 https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271104079 The highly sensitive sensors are designed to mimic the human body and biology. The "neuromorphic model" reacts and simulates just like peripheral nerves would with our natural skin (Osborn, et al., 2018). For example, it can detect a light or heavy object, as well as sharp or round objects. This can be transmitted through the body by transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), allowing the patient to feel the sensation being transmitted. ]]> 2018-07-25 16:04:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271104079 My Opinion and Rationale ctaylor591 https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271104593 I believe that this technology has the ability to change lives. It can restore all of the sensation of human touch that was thought to be lost. This new prosthetic ability can allow patients to complete tasks that were no longer thought possible. It can significantly decrease disability for these individuals. However, I would still like to see the ability and availability increase to all patient populations. ]]> 2018-07-25 16:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271104593 ctaylor591 https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271104709 Credit: Larry Canner, John Hopkins University]]> 2018-07-25 16:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271104709 My Team ctaylor591 https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271109439 -Alice (Achiever)- I chose this strength due to the hard-working and productive nature of the projects at hand. Having a "go-getter" attitude can push our team through.
-Daisy (Developer)- This strength allows for the development of individuals and notice of all small progress during the project. This individual can be "group focused". 
-Fernando (Focus)- I chose this strength because it is always important to have someone keeping the project on track and deliberate.
-Faith (Futuristic)- This strength was chosen to bring innovation and vision to the project. Creativity can allow for new ideas and breakthroughs to happen.
-Matthew (Maximizer)- I chose this strength to use all of the team members to their full potential and ability. This individual can bring out the best in each person and the group as a whole. ]]> 2018-07-25 17:34:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ctaylor591/v9jva6rzwjo7/wish/271109439