myoelectric

/ˌmaɪoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the electrical signals produced by muscles, or to devices that use those signals to control artificial limbs or other equipment.
    • The myoelectric prosthetic hand responds to signals from the user's remaining muscles.
    • Researchers are improving myoelectric technology to make artificial limbs more natural.
    • Myoelectric sensors can detect tiny muscle movements to control a robotic arm.
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