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Analysis and comparison of intelligent control methods for computer-controlled artificial leg

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The computer-controlled artificial legs, most of which are above-knee prostheses(AKP) can better adapt to the human gait and walking modes, automatically distinguishing terrain and coordinate the symmetry of gait. Due to the complexity and non-linearity of AKP control, it is required to design a kind of controller being intelligent enough for it. Research and product development of computer-controlled AKP is comprehensively discussed in the paper. The expert controller based on finite-state machine method and BP neural network controller based on PD supervision are especially analyzed. The major intelligent control methods applied for existing AKP products are also compared with each other here. The development of intelligent control technology in the future is pointed out.

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    i-CREATe '09: Proceedings of the 3rd International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology
    April 2009
    222 pages
    ISBN:9781605587929
    DOI:10.1145/1592700
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    • Wei Tech Ang,
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    1. above-knee prostheses
    2. artificial leg
    3. damper
    4. intelligent control

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