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Thesis
The Use of Piezoelectric Devices To Remedy Issues in Extremity Prosthesis: a Review of Literature
University of West Florida Libraries
Master of Science (MS), University of West Florida
2025
Abstract
With the emerging prominence of robotics in the medical industry, robotic devices are being studied and implemented in the prosthetics subsect of medical treatment. The integration of such devices is not widespread in the larger medical community due to a variety of reasons: patient comfort and ease of use, the weight of the prosthetic limb, and potential complications during surgery. However, this thesis aims to explore alternatives that can address these concerns using piezoelectric devices. Piezoelectric devices and materials are such that external mechanical forces generate electrical energy, providing the possibility to power a variety of electronics.
As there are a plethora of materials that can create the piezoelectric effect, this thesis argues for the usage of piezoelectric surgeries, devices, and materials (to be referred to piezoelectrics for shorthand) in the medical robotic prosthetics industry to improve the safety and reduce the discomfort of robotic prostheses. In reviewing various sources, hypothesizing the uses of piezoelectrics in various scenarios, and conducting an experiment highlighting the efficiency of simple piezoelectric power generation, this technology is found be a way to help move the medical industry forward. The author shows throughout each chapter that the piezoelectric effect is a worthwhile scientific concept to integrate into various sectors of the industries necessary to provide a patient with comfortable and safe prosthetic limb.
Details
- Title
- The Use of Piezoelectric Devices To Remedy Issues in Extremity Prosthesis
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Contributors
- Thomas Gilbar (Committee Chair)Michael Reynolds (Committee Member)Ronda Easley (Committee Member)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 43
- Copyright
- © 2025 Alexander Oneil Gibbs ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
- Identifiers
- 99381356971906600
- Academic Unit
- Mechanical Engineering
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Master of Science (MS)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Master of Science (MS), University of West Florida