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Three-dimensional Printing of Thermoplastic Materials to Create Automated Syringe Pumps with Feedback Control for Microfluidic Applications

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Non-linear adaptive controllers for an over-actuated pneumatic MR-compatible stepper.

Christoph Hollnagel¹, Heike Vallery, Rainer Schädler

¹Sensory-Motor Systems-SMS Lab, Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems-IRIS, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

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Summary

Novel control strategies enable accurate pneumatic robot movement in MRI environments. These adaptive controllers improve subject interaction and performance for brain activation assessments.

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Robotics
Neuroscience

Background:

Pneumatic actuation is suitable for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) environments due to high force generation and minimal imaging interference.
Controlling pneumatic systems is complex due to air compressibility and nonlinearities, with performance varying between subjects.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate adaptive control strategies for an MRI-compatible pneumatic robot performing gait-like movements.
To enhance subject interaction and performance for neuroimaging studies in an MR environment.

Main Methods:

Implementation of an iterative learning controller (ILC) for disturbance reduction in subject-passive mode.
Development of a zero-force controller to minimize interaction forces, enabling subject-intended movements.
Design of an adaptive assist-as-needed controller based on real-time subject performance measurement.

Main Results:

The ILC effectively reduced system variability and tracking errors.
The zero-force controller provided a transparent environment for subject stepping.
The adaptive controller adjusted assistance levels based on individual subject needs while maintaining task engagement.

Conclusions:

The novel control strategies enable precise pneumatic robot control within MR environments.
These adaptive controllers facilitate accurate gait-like movements for brain activation assessments.
The system offers versatile control modes for passive, active, and assisted locomotion in MRI settings.