Title :
Multilevel control of mechanical multivariable systems as applied to prosthetics
Author_Institution :
University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
fDate :
2/1/1968 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A new method for the optimization of multilevel multivariable mechanical systems is presented. The method uses finite automata theory and algorithms for optimal control. The application of the algorithmic method to the optimal control of artificial human extremities is described.
Keywords :
Limbs, prostheses/orthoses; Multilevel systems; Optimal control; Automata; Automatic control; Control systems; Extremities; Humans; MIMO; Mechanical systems; Optimal control; Optimization methods; Prosthetics;
Journal_Title :
Automatic Control, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAC.1968.1098791