Abstract
According to the work of Jacobs [1], we propose to control standing-up by applying independent controllers of three global variables (length l and orientation ϕ of the vector between ankle and body center of mass (CoM) and the orientation θ of the trunk). Furthermore, we propose to control l by modulating the activation of mono-articular muscles and to control ϕ and θ by modulating the activation of biarticular muscles (see also [1]). This division of tasks between mono-and biarticular muscles was found in postural control in cats [2]. Our simulations indicate that effective and well co-ordinated standing up may be achieved using this concept, allowing for a range of initial postures and arm support forces.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Second Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society (IFESS '97) |
Editors | Dejan Popović |
Place of Publication | Burnaby, B.C. |
Publisher | IFESS |
Pages | 95-96 |
ISBN (Print) | 0-86491-173-4 |
Publication status | Published - 17 Aug 1997 |
Event | 2nd Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society, IFESS 1997 - Burnaby, Canada Duration: 16 Aug 1997 → 21 Aug 1997 Conference number: 2 |
Conference
Conference | 2nd Annual Conference of the International Functional Electrical Stimulation Society, IFESS 1997 |
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Abbreviated title | IFESS |
Country/Territory | Canada |
City | Burnaby |
Period | 16/08/97 → 21/08/97 |