ABSTRACT
The goal of this chapter is to provide the researcher with a general context for the design of neuroprosthetic devices. Specifically, the practical issues surrounding the design and development of devices that will actually be used are presented. Concepts are given and exemplified by referring to the development of powered prosthetic elbows. In short, this chapter attempts to describe the overall design challenges (the “forest”) rather than the details of any specific area (the “trees”).
