Development of a Cost-Effective AI-Enabled Bionic Arm for Military Veterans
Keywords:
Bionic Arm, Artificial Intelligence, Military Veterans, Prosthetics, Electromyography (EMG) Veteran Amputees, Global Impact.Abstract
This study presents a budget-friendly, AI-driven bionic arm designed for Indian Defense
Veterans under the "Make in India" framework. Addressing over 10,000 annual limb loss cases (Ministry of
Defense, 2023), it features precise muscle signal detection (90% accuracy after 1-week training), continuous
health tracking (blood pressure, SpO2, glucose, alcohol), and a separable two-unit build. Unique capabilities
include transmitting vital stats to family and assessing emotional states via neural activity and alcohol levels,
detecting stress and suicidal risks with 80–90% accuracy. Priced at ₹1,50,000–₹2,00,000—half the cost of
global alternatives like Ottobock’s $4,000 models—it offers 72-hour battery life, IP67 toughness, and predictive
alerts (95% success in simulations). Aiming to reach 50% of India’s veteran amputees by 2030, this innovation
enhances autonomy, supports mental health, and extends to civilian use, redefining prosthetic advancements
globally.
