Abstract
The feasibility of an alternative method to support body weight in a powered exoskeleton is demonstrated. Instead of using an overhead suspension system, body weight is supported by augmenting the joint moments through virtual model control. The advantages of this novel method is that it allows for independent support of the left and right leg, and does not interfere with the excitation of cutanous afferents and balance of the body or trunk. Results show that after a short familiarization period the activity of muscles during initial stance reduces and kinematics become close to normal.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | EMBS 2008 |
Subtitle of host publication | 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 1969-1972 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-4244-1815-2 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-4244-1814-5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Aug 2008 |
Event | 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2008 - Vancouver, Canada Duration: 20 Aug 2008 → 25 Aug 2008 Conference number: 30 |
Publication series
Name | IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Conference Proceedings |
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Publisher | IEEE |
ISSN (Print) | 1557-170X |
Conference
Conference | 30th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 2008 |
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Abbreviated title | EMBC |
Country | Canada |
City | Vancouver |
Period | 20/08/08 → 25/08/08 |
Keywords
- METIS-254628