Cited by 1,743Muscle activation and electromyography studiesProsthetics and Rehabilitation RoboticsEEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces

A robust, real-time control scheme for multifunction myoelectric control

Englehart, K., Hudgins, B.·2003·IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering

Abstract

This paper represents an ongoing investigation of dexterous and natural control of upper extremity prostheses using the myoelectric signal (MES). The scheme described within uses pattern recognition to process four channels of MES, with the task of discriminating multiple classes of limb movement. The method does not require segmentation of the MES data, allowing a continuous stream of class decisions to be delivered to a prosthetic device. It is shown in this paper that, by exploiting the processing power inherent in current computing systems, substantial gains in classifier accuracy and response time are possible. Other important characteristics for prosthetic control systems are met as well. Due to the fact that the classifier learns the muscle activation patterns for each desired class for each individual, a natural control actuation results. The continuous decision stream allows complex sequences of manipulation involving multiple joints to be performed without interruption. Finally, minimal storage capacity is required, which is an important factor in embedded control systems.

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Authors
Englehart, K., & Hudgins, B.
Affiliations
University of New Brunswick (CA)
Venue
IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering
Published
2003-07
Volume
50
Issue
7
Pages
848-854
ISSN
0018-9294 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2165619603
Cited by
1,743
References
13
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FWCI
12.09
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Muscle activation and electromyography studies
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
Keywords
myoelectric control, upper limb prosthesis, pattern recognition, real-time classification, muscle activation patterns, classifier training, embedded control systems, prosthetic control
MeSH terms
Action Potentials, Algorithms, Arm, Artificial Limbs, Electric Stimulation, Electromyography, Feedback, Forearm, Humans, Pattern Recognition, Automated, Prosthesis Design, Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted, Therapy, Computer-Assisted, Wrist Joint, Muscle, Skeletal

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