Goal orientated stroke rehabilitation utilising electrical stimulation, iterative learning and Microsoft Kinect

Timothy Exell, Christopher Freeman, Katie Meadmore, Mustafa Kutlu, Eric Rogers, Ann Marie Hughes, Emma Hallewell, Jane Burridge

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Abstract

An upper-limb stroke rehabilitation system is developed that assists patients in performing real world functionally relevant reaching tasks. The system provides de-weighting of the arm via a simple spring support whilst functional electrical stimulation is applied to the anterior deltoid and triceps via surface electrodes, and to the wrist and hand extensors via a 40 element surface electrode array. Iterative learning control (ILC) is used to mediate the electrical stimulation, and updates the stimulation signal applied to each muscle group based on the error between the ideal and actual movement in the previous attempt. The control system applies the minimum amount of stimulation required, maximising voluntary effort. Low-cost, markerless motion tracking is provided via a Microsoft Kinect, with hand and wrist data provided by an electrogoniometer or data glove. The system is described and initial experimental results are presented for a stroke patient starting treatment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Print)9781467360241
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE 13th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics - Seattle, WA, United States
Duration: 24 Jun 201326 Jun 2013

Publication series

Name2013 IEEE International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics (ICORR)
PublisherIEEE
ISSN (Print)1945-7901

Conference

ConferenceIEEE 13th International Conference on Rehabilitation Robotics
Abbreviated titleICORR 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle, WA
Period24/06/1326/06/13

Keywords

  • Electrical stimulation
  • Iterative learning control
  • Robotics

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