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Vahidreza Molazadeh¹, Qiang Zhang², Xuefeng Bao³

¹Department of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.

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Summary

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This study introduces a novel hybrid exoskeleton control system using neural networks and model predictive control to restore walking function. The system effectively manages exoskeleton and functional electrical stimulation torques, reducing joint errors significantly.

Keywords:

exoskeleton functional electrical stimulation (FES)iterative learning shared control wearable robot

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Neurorehabilitation

Background:

Hybrid exoskeletons combining powered devices and functional electrical stimulation (FES) show promise for restoring mobility after neurological injury.
Shared control of these systems is complex, requiring optimal torque distribution and compensation for muscle fatigue and nonlinear muscle dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a bi-level hierarchical control design for the shared control of a powered exoskeleton and FES.
To address challenges in torque distribution, FES-induced muscle fatigue, and uncertain skeletal muscle behavior.

Main Methods:

A higher-level neural network-based iterative learning controller (NNILC) generates system torques.
A lower-level model predictive control (MPC) strategy allocates torques between FES and exoskeleton knee motors, considering muscle fatigue and recovery.
Lyapunov-like stability analysis confirms global asymptotic tracking of desired joint trajectories.

Main Results:

The proposed NNILC-MPC framework was experimentally validated on non-disabled participants.
Significant reductions in root mean square error (RMSE) were observed: 71.96% for the knee joint and 74.57% for the hip joint by the fourth iteration.

Conclusions:

The developed bi-level hierarchical control effectively manages hybrid exoskeleton and FES systems.
This approach demonstrates potential for improving functional recovery in individuals with neurological injuries affecting mobility.