A Comprehensive Framework for the Modelling of Cartesian Force Output in Human Limbs

Sierotowicz M, Lotti N, Rupp R, Masia L, Castellini C (2022)

Publication Type: Conference contribution

Publication year: 2022

Journal

IEEE ... International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics : [proceedings] Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.

Publisher: IEEE Computer Society

Book Volume: 2022-July

Conference Proceedings Title: IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics

Event location: Rotterdam NL

ISBN: 9781665488297

DOI: 10.1109/ICORR55369.2022.9896547

Abstract

Neuromuscular functional electrical stimulation represents a valid technique for functional rehabilitation or, in the form of a neuroprosthesis, for the assistance of neurological patients. However, the selected stimulation of single muscles through surface electrodes remains challenging particularly for the upper extremity. In this paper, we present the MyoCeption, a comprehensive setup, which enables intuitive modeling of the user's musculoskeletal system, as well as proportional stimulation of the muscles with 16-bit resolution through up to 10 channels. The system can be used to provide open-loop force control, which, if coupled with an adequate body tracking system, can be used to implement an impedance control where the control loop is closed around the body posture. The system is completely self-contained and can be used in a wide array of scenarios, from rehabilitation to VR to teleoperation. Here, the MyoCeption's control environment has been experimentally validated through comparison with a third-party simulation suite. The results indicate that the musculoskeletal model used for the MyoCeption provides muscle geometries that are qualitatively similar to those computed in the baseline model.

Authors with CRIS profile

Marek Sierotowicz Assistive Intelligent Robotics Lab Claudio Castellini Assistive Intelligent Robotics Lab

Involved external institutions

Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg DE Germany (DE) Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Sierotowicz, M., Lotti, N., Rupp, R., Masia, L., & Castellini, C. (2022). A Comprehensive Framework for the Modelling of Cartesian Force Output in Human Limbs. In IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics. Rotterdam, NL: IEEE Computer Society.

MLA:

Sierotowicz, Marek, et al. "A Comprehensive Framework for the Modelling of Cartesian Force Output in Human Limbs." Proceedings of the 2022 International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics, ICORR 2022, Rotterdam IEEE Computer Society, 2022.

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