Hybrid assistive system-the motor neuroprosthesis

Author

Popovic, Dejan ; Tomovic, Rajko ; Schwirtlich, Laszlo

Author_Institution

Fac. of Electr. Eng., Belgrade Univ., Yugoslavia

Volume

36

Issue

7

fYear

1989

fDate

7/1/1989 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

729

Lastpage

737

Abstract

Two approaches are currently applied for motor rehabilitation of paralyzed humans: functional electrical stimulation (FES) and mechanical bracing. Both assistive systems have limited application due to several factors. The combination of FES and an externally powered and controlled brace is called a hybrid assistive system (HAS). The HAS presented here is a combination of multichannel surface FES and self-fitting modular orthosis. Energy expenditure and a reduction of force load on the upper extremities are criteria for the efficacy of HAS. The control system of HAS is nonnumerical and based on artificial reflexes.

Keywords

bioelectric phenomena; orthotics; artificial reflexes; control system; functional electrical stimulation; mechanical bracing; motor neuroprosthesis; motor rehabilitation; paralyzed humans; self-fitting modular orthosis; Artificial intelligence; Control systems; Electrical stimulation; Extremities; Humans; Motor drives; Muscles; Neuromuscular stimulation; Neurons; Torque; Adult; Braces; Electric Stimulation Therapy; Expert Systems; Gait; Humans; Male; Paralysis;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Biomedical Engineering, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9294

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/10.32105

Filename

32105