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    Area of Science:

    • Rehabilitation Engineering
    • Biomedical Control Systems
    • Neuroprosthetics

    Background:

    • Functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling faces challenges with automatic control due to unknown disturbances and time-varying muscle dynamics.
    • Previous FES control methods require system modeling and pre-adjusted parameters, limiting clinical application and performance.
    • Optimizing stimulation patterns is crucial for effective FES cycling.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a novel, model-free distributed cooperative control framework for FES cycling.
    • To develop an automatic stimulation pattern generator for precise muscle activation.
    • To improve the efficiency, tracking accuracy, and endurance of FES cycling in paraplegic patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of an adaptive higher-order sliding mode (AHOSM) controller for simultaneous torque and cadence control.
    • Development of an automatic pattern generator to determine muscle stimulation regions and gains.
    • Validation through simulation studies and experiments on three spinal cord injury patients.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed AHOSM controller achieved significantly higher efficiency and tracking accuracy compared to a fixed-pattern HOSM controller.
    • Average cadence and torque tracking errors were reduced to 5.77±0.5% and 5.23±0.8%, respectively.
    • Reduced power consumption was observed, potentially leading to decreased muscle fatigue and increased cycling endurance.

    Conclusions:

    • The model-free AHOSM control framework offers a robust solution for FES cycling, adaptable to unknown disturbances.
    • The automatic pattern generator enhances control precision and personalization for FES cycling.
    • This advanced control strategy shows significant promise for improving motor-assisted FES cycling in individuals with spinal cord injuries.