Abstract
Lower limb prosthetic technology has greatly advanced in the last decade, but there are still many challenges that need to be tackled to allow amputees to walk efficiently and safely on many different terrain conditions. Neuro-mechanical modelling and online simulations combined with somatosensory feedback, has the potential to address this challenge. By virtually reconstructing the missing limb together with the associated somatosensory feedback, this approach could enable amputees to potentially perceive the bionic legs as extensions of their bodies. A prosthesis equipped with such biologically inspired closed-loop control could duplicate the mechanics of walking far more accurately than conventional solutions. The project SimBionics aims to explore these opportunities and advance the state-of-the-art in lower limb prosthesis control.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Wearable Robotics: Challenges and Trends |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob2020, and of WearRAcon Europe 2020, October 13–16, 2020 |
Publisher | Springer Science + Business Media |
Pages | 269-273 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-030-69547-7 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-030-69546-0, 978-3-030-69549-1 |
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Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Event | 5th International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob 2020 - Virtual conference Duration: 13 Oct 2020 → 16 Oct 2020 Conference number: 5 https://www.wearableroboticslab.nl/Events/2020/10/648432/balance-recovery-support-using-wearable-robotic-devices#speakers-talks |
Publication series
Name | Biosystems and Biorobotics |
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Volume | 27 |
ISSN (Print) | 2195-3562 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 2195-3570 |
Conference
Conference | 5th International Symposium on Wearable Robotics, WeRob 2020 |
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Abbreviated title | WeRob 2020 |
Period | 13/10/20 → 16/10/20 |
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