Design of an automatic step intention detection system for a hybrid gait orthosis

Author

Jaspers, P. ; Van Petegem, W. ; Van der Perre, G. ; Peeraer, L.

Author_Institution

Div. of Biomech. & Eng. Design, Katholieke Univ., Leuven, Belgium

Volume

1

fYear

1996

fDate

31 Oct-3 Nov 1996

Firstpage

457

Abstract

An algorithm is presented to detect the step intention of paraplegics walking with a hybrid gait orthosis, the Advanced Reciprocating Gait Orthosis (ARGO) in combination with Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES). It is based on the information of four pressure sensors mounted under the feet. A finite state approach is used. The system has been tested by two paraplegics with positive results

Keywords

bioelectric phenomena; biomechanics; orthotics; pressure sensors; advanced reciprocating gait orthosis; algorithm; automatic step intention detection system design; feet; finite state approach; functional electrical stimulation; hybrid gait orthosis; paraplegics; Algorithm design and analysis; Biological system modeling; Biomechanics; Control systems; Design engineering; Detection algorithms; Foot; Neuromuscular stimulation; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1996. Bridging Disciplines for Biomedicine. Proceedings of the 18th Annual International Conference of the IEEE

Conference_Location

Amsterdam

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3811-1

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IEMBS.1996.657041

Filename

657041