Thalmic Labs' Myo gesture controlled armband is a 'one size fits all’ wearable input device. It is similar to a mouse, but with many unique differences. Unlike a mouse, it is worn on your forearm(s) and detects motion and hand gestures. It converts your muscle activity and EMG signals into machine language, that in turn, allows you to control your devices. The Myo is replacing the traditional mouse in applications such as: gaming, multimedia presentations, mobile computing...
An elastomeric band with an embedded flex circuit wraps around and holds the electronic outer plates. This pleated, flexible band eliminates the need for different size armbands thereby minimizing SKUs.
An x-ray view of the Myo to see how the embedded flex circuit flows through the elastomeric band.
The Myo armband is worn on your forearm where its sensors read minute electrical activity in your forearm muscles. This electrical activity is how the Myo is able to detect gestures, which is converted into machine language to control a game or skip through tunes in Spotify without being in the camera’s line of sight.
OHM worked as outsourced industrial design consultants with the Thalmic Labs mechanical design team. OHM played a key role in the conceptual design, mechanical, prototyping, assembly, and the final industrial design of the Myo armband.