This study integrates synergy-based Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) with a robotic exoskeleton for upper limb rehabilitation, aiming to improve muscle recruitment, delay muscle fatigue, and reduce motor energy consumption. Preliminary tests with 3 non-disabled subjects indicate that the hybrid system can reduce energy consumption while preserving a good trajectory tracking. Future studies should evaluate the efficacy of this hybrid approach in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes for neurological patients.
Del Grossi, T., Lonoce, L., Luciani, B., De Marchis, C., Corvini, G., Schmid, M., et al. (2025). A Synergy-Based Cooperative Control System for an Upper-Limb Hybrid FES-Robotic Exoskeleton. In Converging Clinical and Engineering Research on Neurorehabilitation V (pp.607-611). GEWERBESTRASSE 11, CHAM, CH-6330, SWITZERLAND : Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH [10.1007/978-3-031-77588-8_119].
A Synergy-Based Cooperative Control System for an Upper-Limb Hybrid FES-Robotic Exoskeleton
Corvini G.;Schmid M.;
2025-01-01
Abstract
This study integrates synergy-based Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) with a robotic exoskeleton for upper limb rehabilitation, aiming to improve muscle recruitment, delay muscle fatigue, and reduce motor energy consumption. Preliminary tests with 3 non-disabled subjects indicate that the hybrid system can reduce energy consumption while preserving a good trajectory tracking. Future studies should evaluate the efficacy of this hybrid approach in enhancing rehabilitation outcomes for neurological patients.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
