prostemu

Prostemu is a hypothetical open-source software framework intended for simulating and controlling prosthetic devices in research and development. It is described as a modular platform to model the dynamics of prostheses, sensor systems, and human-device interaction, enabling researchers to prototype control strategies and evaluate performance without relying exclusively on hardware.

The core architecture centers on a time-driven simulation engine that coordinates device models, sensor models, and control plug-ins. Device models may include actuated joints, compliant exoskeleton elements, and energy consumption characteristics. Sensor models replicate signals from common prosthetic sensors, such as surface EMG or inertial measurement units. The framework supports human-in-the-loop testing through abstractions for user intent input and feedback, as well as telemetry and visualization tools. An extensible plug-in system allows researchers to add new actuator types, sensor emulations, and control algorithms. Configuration is typically expressed in human-readable files (for example YAML or JSON), and the platform is designed to interoperate with other robotics tools and simulators via standard interfaces, such as ROS or similar middleware.

Usage would typically involve defining a prosthetic model, selecting simulation scenarios (daily activities, perturbations, or rehabilitation tasks), and evaluating controller performance across metrics such as trajectory accuracy, stability, energy efficiency, and user comfort in a virtual setting.

Development is described as community-driven and open-source, with governance and contribution guidelines that encourage collaboration and reproducibility.

Note: Prostemu, as described here, is not a widely recognized, real-world project. It serves as a conceptual example of how a prosthetic simulation framework might be structured.