State detection during paraplegic gait as part of a finite state based controller

H.M. Franken, Henry M. Franken, Wijbe de Vries, W. de Vries, Petrus H. Veltink, Gert Baardman, H.B.K. Boom

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    Abstract

    A finite-state model of paraplegic gait may serve as the basis for the design of an hierarchical control system for locomotion assisted by Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES). This approach compels the control system to detect the different states on-line during gait. Experimental results of two state detection strategies are presented. The preliminary results include various sensory feedback signals, such as hip gonio, footswitch and crutch force signals. Video recordings provided off-line comparison. State detection on the basis of footswitch and gonio data was problematic, probably due to time varying weight distribution in combination with a switch forcelevel and problems with robust attachment of the footswitches. Gonio together with crutch force data appeared to be more reliable for state detection.
    Original languageUndefined
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 15th annual international conference of the IEEE engineering in medicine and biology society
    Place of PublicationSan Diego, USA
    PublisherIEEE
    Pages1322-1323
    ISBN (Print)9780780313774
    Publication statusPublished - 28 Oct 1993
    Event15th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 1993 - San Diego, United States
    Duration: 28 Oct 199331 Oct 1993
    Conference number: 15

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    PublisherIEEE

    Conference

    Conference15th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBC 1993
    Abbreviated titleEMBC
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Diego
    Period28/10/9331/10/93

    Keywords

    • IR-16767
    • METIS-113652

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