Converging robotic technologies in targeted neural rehabilitation: a review of emerging solutions and challenges

K Nizamis, A Athanasiou, S Almpani, C Dimitrousis… - Sensors, 2021 - mdpi.com
Recent advances in the field of neural rehabilitation, facilitated through technological
innovation and improved neurophysiological knowledge of impaired motor control, have …

Neurotechnologies to restore hand functions

E Losanno, M Mender, C Chestek, S Shokur… - Nature Reviews …, 2023 - nature.com
Reaching and manipulating objects are crucial tasks that allow proactive interaction with our
surroundings. However, these functions are lost after neurological disorders or traumatic …

Knee extension tracking and fatigue regulation results using a robust MPC approach in a hybrid exoskeleton

Z Sun, A Iyer, K Lambeth, C Cleveland… - Control Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
A nonlinear model predictive controller (NMPC) is a promising approach for cooperative
control of functional electrical stimulation (FES) and an exoskeleton to assist limb function in …

A muscle-first, electromechanical hybrid gait restoration system in people with spinal cord injury

M Nandor, R Kobetic, M Audu, R Triolo… - Frontiers in Robotics …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The development of a hybrid system for people with spinal cord injuries is described. The
system includes implanted neural stimulation to activate the user's otherwise paralyzed …

Biomimetic Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Promotes the Rat Hindlimb Motion Modulation in Step**: An Experimental Analysis

P **: An Experimental Analysis
P **, Q Yao, Y Liu, J He, R Tang… - Cyborg and Bionic Systems, 2024 - spj.science.org
Peripheral nerve stimulation is an effective neuromodulation method in patients with lower
extremity movement disorders caused by stroke, spinal cord injury, or other diseases …

Ultrasound Imaging-Based Closed-Loop Control of Functional Electrical Stimulation for Drop Foot Correction

Q Zhang, K Lambeth, A Iyer, Z Sun… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Open-or closed-loop functional electrical stimulation (FES) has been widely investigated to
treat drop foot syndrome, which is typically caused by weakness or paralysis of ankle …

An Adaptive Hammerstein Model for FES-Induced Torque Prediction Based on Variable Forgetting Factor Recursive Least Square Algorithm

Q Yang, Y Li, Y Li, M Zheng… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Modeling the muscle response to functional electrical stimulation (FES) is an important step
during model-based FES control system design. The Hammerstein structure is widely used …

Muscle Fatigue Regulation through Muscle Activation Control in a Knee Hybrid Exoskeleton: Simulation Study

S Ghajari, RK Moghaddam, H Kobravi, N Pariz - Machines, 2023 - mdpi.com
The knee hybrid exoskeleton is a system that aids in the rehabilitation of patients with
mobility disorders. It comprises a powered exoskeleton and functional electrical stimulation …