Utilização da Inteligência Artificial para o desenvolvimento de próteses e órteses: análise dos avanços e desafios

Abstract

Prosthetics are devices that replace body limbs to compensate for functional insufficiencies, while orthoses are temporary devices that contribute to the alignment, immobilization and movement of specific parts of the body, preventing deformities. Both aim to meet the specific needs of People with Disabilities (PWD). Currently, several types of prosthetics and orthoses are available. This work performs a diagnosis, adopting a meta-analysis approach to study information related to the use of technology and computing in prosthetics and orthoses. Furthermore, it highlights the evolutionary process of these technologies, emphasizing the contribution of AI to the advancement of accessibility and these specific technologies. The study proposes a systematic review on the use of AI in the development of these technologies, with the aim of evaluating results, highlighting techniques and categorizing information according to how each technology works. Finally, the article seeks to understand the crucial role of AI in the creation of prosthetics and orthoses, exploring its impact on accessibility and the daily lives of PWDs.