Title :
Sensory-motor substitution for improved ambulation
Author :
DeMarco, Robert ; Foulds, Richard
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Biomed. Eng., New Jersey Inst. of Technol., Newark, NJ, USA
Abstract :
The coordination dynamics present in the central nervous system makes it possible for intact finger movements and sensation to supplement losses of neural control and feedback in the lower extremities. Finger control of electrically stimulated legs may be possible through haptic feedback of the position of and forces on the feet
Keywords :
biocontrol; biomechanics; feedback; neuromuscular stimulation; central nervous system; coordination dynamics; electrically stimulated legs; feet forces; feet position; finger control; haptic feedback; improved ambulation; intact finger movements; sensory-motor substitution; Central nervous system; Centralized control; Control systems; Extremities; Fingers; Force control; Force feedback; Haptic interfaces; Leg; Neurofeedback;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the IEEE 28th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Philadelphia, PA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7419-3
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2002.999508
