Myoelectric Mouse Control Project

Myoelectric stimulation of residual limb(s) as soon and as often as possible after amputation helps retain crucial nerve endings in amputees, allowing for greater control of prostheses fitted at a later date. The Center for the Intrepid in San Antonio, Texas, is a rehabilitation center that uses nerve stimulation control to interface with software games. The medical technology currently in use by occupational therapists and physiotherapists, both there and elsewhere, is limited and outdated in comparison to current market technology.

This QL+ Project will develop a myoelectric control based interface for a standard USB computer mouse. Creating a rehabilitative experience that is engaging and fun will assist in improving the life of the patients. This rehabilitation serves as a precursor to prosthetic options.

Donations for the Prosthetic Knee-Leg Lift  and the Myoelectric Mouse projects were made to QL+ on March 28, 2012, at the Golden Eagle Dinner; no further donations are being accepted for these projects.  However, SAME is accepting donations for the Universal Lift Program. Click here to donate today.

Individual Donors: William C. Allanach John B. Swartwout Charles J. Williams P.E., DBIA, PMP Gary Basham Dennis T O'Geary Bob & Phyllis Wolff Tony Leketa Diana Dawkins Harold Rosen Daniel Palaghiuc Command Sgt. Maj. William McDaniel Jr., USA (Ret.) Rear Adm. Sven E. Rodenbeck Jeff and Denise Sorenson Organization Donors: R.A. Burch Construction MW Builders H&S Environmental Inc. SAME National ALLAN & CONRAD Inc. Gulf Coast Architectural Group SAME Orange County Post Sandhills Utility Services, LLC SAME Washington DC Post Coast Harbor Assoc., Inc. Employees Farnsworth Group, Inc. SAME Detroit Post WT Resources SAME Oklahoma City Post SAME Tampa Post Evans-Graves Engineers, Inc. SAME Greater Kansas City Post SAME Narragansett Bay Post SAME San Antonio Post SAME Omaha Post SAME Cape Fear Post SAME Dallas Post 2011 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference SAME New York Capital District Post

We have met our projected goal as of Feb. 24, 2012. Please keep the momentum going by donating today!