A new modular neuroprosthesis suitable for hybrid FES-robot applications and tailored assistance.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
PMID: 39232831

Abstract

BACKGROUND: To overcome the application limitations of functional electrical stimulation (FES), such as fatigue or nonlinear muscle response, the combination of neuroprosthetic systems with robotic devices has been evaluated, resulting in hybrid systems that have promising potential. However, current technology shows a lack of flexibility to adapt to the needs of any application, context or individual. The main objective of this study is the development of a new modular neuroprosthetic system suitable for hybrid FES-robot applications to meet these needs.

Authors

  • Javier Gil-Castillo
    BioRobotics Group, Center for Automation and Robotics, CSIC, Madrid, Spain.
  • Diana Herrera-Valenzuela
    International Doctoral School, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain. ds.herrera.2020@alumnos.urjc.es.
  • Diego Torricelli
    Neural Rehabilitation Group, Cajal Institute, Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Avda Doctor Arce, 37, E-28002 Madrid, Spain.
  • Ángel Gil-Agudo
    Biomechanics and Technical Aids Unit, National Hospital for Paraplegics, Toledo, Spain.
  • Eloy Opisso
    Departmento de Investigación e Innovación, Institut Guttmann, Institut Universitari de Neurorehabilitació adscrit a la UAB, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Joan Vidal
    Institut Guttmann, Institut Universitari de Neurorehabilitació adscrit a la UAB, Badalona, Barcelona, 08916, Spain.
  • Josep M Font-Llagunes
    Biomechanical Engineering Lab, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Research Centre for Biomedical Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Diagonal 647, 08028, Barcelona, Spain.
  • Antonio J Del-Ama
    58390 Castilla-La Mancha University, Ciudad Real, Spain.
  • Juan C Moreno
    Neural Rehabilitation Group, Cajal Institute, Spanish Research Council, Av. Doctor Arce 37, Madrid, 28002, Spain. jc.moreno@csic.es.

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