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Wrist power: the future of computer control might be in our muscles

sEMG is the new companion technology redefining interaction with all types of digital devices

Federico Francioni
UX Collective
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5 min readJan 23, 2025

Surface Electromyography (sEMG) technology has been gaining significant attention in recent years due to its potential to revolutionize various fields, including healthcare, sports, and human-computer interaction.

If you haven’t heard of sEMG yet, hopefully this article can help explore its principles, applications, and resources.

What is Surface Electromyography (sEMG) Technology?

Surface Electromyography (sEMG) is a non-invasive technique used to measure the electrical activity of muscles. It involves placing electrodes on the skin surface to detect the electrical signals generated by muscle fibers during contraction. These signals are then amplified, processed, and analyzed to provide valuable information about muscle function, activity, and fatigue.

Basically, we can use our body movements, gestures and even micro-movements) as input to a digital device.

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Written by Federico Francioni

Head of Digital Ecosystem at Meta ∞ Striving to envision, design & deliver outstanding experiences for all kinds of users 🔮 FedericoFrancioni.com

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