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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Robotics
  • Human-Computer Interaction

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  • Exoskeletons require intuitive control based on user intention.
  • Current electromyography (EMG) signal processing for exoskeletons faces challenges with time lag and trajectory prediction accuracy.
  • A mismatch between user intention and exoskeleton movement can occur due to these limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an improved EMG-based control system for a single-joint exoskeleton.
  • To enhance the accuracy and smoothness of exoskeleton movements by addressing signal processing limitations.
  • To integrate a differentiable continuous system with a dynamic musculoskeletal model for precise trajectory prediction.

Main Methods:

  • A novel system merging a differentiable continuous system with a dynamic musculoskeletal model was proposed.
  • Muscle contraction parameters were calculated and applied to a rigid exoskeleton system.
  • The system focused on predicting precise movement trajectories based on EMG input.

Main Results:

  • Accurate prediction of torque and angle for a knee exoskeleton was achieved.
  • The system demonstrated good performance in assisting user movement.
  • The proposed method showed superior convergence rate and execution time compared to existing models.

Conclusions:

  • The integration of a differentiable continuous system and a dynamic musculoskeletal model enables effective and accurate exoskeleton control using EMG signals.
  • This approach mitigates issues of time lag and improves trajectory prediction.
  • The developed system enhances the performance and user experience of EMG-controlled exoskeletons.