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SEMG-based neural-musculoskeletal model for human-robot interface

  • Ran Tao
  • , Shane Xie
  • , Yanxin Zhang
  • , James W.L. Pau
  • The University of Auckland

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Abstract

Neural-musculoskeletal models play a significant role in the interactions between human and robotic devices. Surface Electromyography (sEMG) can effectively measure the electric signal from human muscle and provide useful information for improving the accuracy of human-machine interfaces. This paper summarizes three main sEMG-based research methods at present, establishes the flowchart for sEMG-based musculoskeletal models, and theoretically analyzes the key methods of this interface (which includes sEMG signal filtering, muscle and skeleton model analysis and parameter setting). Also, by using the elbow joint as an example, this paper gathers bicep and tricep signal from experiments, gains muscle activations through Matlab/Simulink software, and simulates joint movement via forward dynamics in OpenSim. By tuning key musculoskeletal parameters, the model's root mean square error (RMSE) for single flexion-extension movement is reduced to 3.98-8.5 degree, showing the feasibility of the potential of using the interface for many applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2014 9th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, ICIEA 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1039-1044
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479943166
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Oct 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event9th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, ICIEA 2014 - Hangzhou, China
Duration: 9 Jun 201411 Jun 2014

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2014 9th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, ICIEA 2014

Conference

Conference9th IEEE Conference on Industrial Electronics and Applications, ICIEA 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHangzhou
Period9/06/1411/06/14

Keywords

  • Forward Dynamic
  • Interface
  • Neuromuscular Model
  • Simulation Introduction
  • sEMG

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