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Author
Phil Day, Elina Jokisuu, Maggie McKendry, Scott Edward, & Rami Abboud
Abstract
This paper describes a formative investigation into the use of projected capacitive touchscreens with upper limb prostheses. A difference in performance was found between two types of touchscreen, and also between different varieties of prosthesis; although the methodology means that further study is required as the prostheses were held in a simulated contact rather than actually worn in a realistic manner. Even with these caveats, this early work demonstrates the potential problem that exists in using touchscreens with a prosthetic device, and explores some possible solution areas.