Abstract
In this study, we present the implementation of the controller for adapting the energy storage capacity of the WalkMECH according to the different walking speeds and gait characteristics of an amputee. Since the main aim is to keep the design both mechanically and metabolically energy-efficient, the actuation system is designed based on the minimal actuation principle. The overall system, called WalkMECHadapt, is evaluated with the experimental test set-up with a healthy subject. Test results show that the system is working sufficiently for adapting the energy storage capacity of the WalkMECHadapt thanks to the simple nature of the controller architecture.
Original language | Undefined |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication |
Editors | R, Loureiro, Y. Nagai |
Place of Publication | USA |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 720-725 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-4799-6763-6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2014 |
Event | 2014 23rd IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication, RO-MAN 2014 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 25 Aug 2014 → 29 Aug 2014 Conference number: 23 |
Conference
Conference | 2014 23rd IEEE International Symposium on Robot and Human Interactive Communication, RO-MAN 2014 |
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Abbreviated title | RO-MAN |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Edinburgh |
Period | 25/08/14 → 29/08/14 |
Keywords
- METIS-306073
- EWI-25184