Title :
Walking speed and slope estimation using shank-mounted inertial measurement units
Author :
Li, Q. ; Young, M. ; Naing, V. ; Donelan, J.M.
Author_Institution :
Queen´´s University, Kingston, Canada
Abstract :
• Gait cycle segmentation using inverted pendulum model of walking • Direct integration of accelerations • Real-time algorithm in Matlab/Simulink Real Time Workshop/Real Time Windows Target • Accurate speed estimation with 7% error • Useful for control of prostheses, orthoses, exoskeletons and energy harvesters
Keywords :
Acceleration; Error correction; Exoskeletons; Legged locomotion; Mathematical model; Measurement units; Orthotics; Prosthetics;
Conference_Titel :
Rehabilitation Robotics, 2009. ICORR 2009. IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kyoto, Japan
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3788-7
Electronic_ISBN :
1945-7898
DOI :
10.1109/ICORR.2009.5209470
