Title :
The use of new technologies in the restoration of gait in paraplegic patients
Author :
Guiraud, David ; Gilbert, Barry ; Rabischong, E.
Author_Institution :
LIRMM, Montpellier
Abstract :
The CALIES (Computer Aided Locomotion by Implanted Electrical Stimulation) project described aims at restoring gait to paraplegics. Many groups have worked on this subject, and have obtained some promising results. We try to synthesise their works and bring some new perspectives to the unresolved problems. For this reason, we have evaluated the capacities of new technologies, like neural networks for instance, to improve the existing systems, or to find some completely new solutions
Keywords :
biocontrol; bioelectric phenomena; biomechanics; closed loop systems; handicapped aids; legged locomotion; medical computing; muscle; neural nets; neurophysiology; orthotics; CALIES project; computer aided locomotion; gait restoration; implanted electrical stimulation; neural networks; orthosis; paraplegic patients; Control systems; Helium; Legged locomotion; Muscles; Neural networks; Paper technology; Protocols; Psychology; Resumes; Wheelchairs;
Conference_Titel :
Systems, Man and Cybernetics, 1995. Intelligent Systems for the 21st Century., IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2559-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICSMC.1995.537932
