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Towards an ankle neuroprosthesis for hybrid robotics: Concepts and current sources for functional electrical stimulation | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore

Towards an ankle neuroprosthesis for hybrid robotics: Concepts and current sources for functional electrical stimulation


Abstract:

Hybrid rehabilitation robotics combine neuro-prosthetic devices (close-loop functional electrical stimulation systems) and traditional robotic structures and actuators to...Show More

Abstract:

Hybrid rehabilitation robotics combine neuro-prosthetic devices (close-loop functional electrical stimulation systems) and traditional robotic structures and actuators to explore better therapies and promote a more efficient motor function recovery or compensation. Although hybrid robotics and ankle neuroprostheses (NPs) have been widely developed over the last years, there are just few studies on the use of NPs to electrically control both ankle flexion and extension to promote ankle recovery and improved gait patterns in paretic limbs. The aim of this work is to develop an ankle NP specifically designed to work in the field of hybrid robotics. This article presents early steps towards this goal and makes a brief review about motor NPs and Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) principles and most common devices used to aid the ankle functioning during the gait cycle. It also shows a current sources analysis done in this framework, in order to choose the best one for this intended application.
Date of Conference: 17-20 July 2017
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 14 August 2017
ISBN Information:
Electronic ISSN: 1945-7901
PubMed ID: 28814058
Conference Location: London, UK

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