Robotic investigation on effect of stretch reflex and crossed inhibitory response on bipedal hopping.

ABSTRACT: To maintain balance during dynamic locomotion, the effects of proprioceptive sensory feedback control (e.g. reflexive control) should not be ignored because of its simple sensation and fast reaction time. Scientists have identified the pathways of reflexes; however, it is difficult to investigate their effects during locomotion because locomotion is controlled by a complex neural system and current technology does not allow us to change the control pathways in living humans. To understand these effects, we construct a musculoskeletal bipedal robot, which has similar body structure and dynamics to those of a human. By conducting experiments on this robot, we investigate the effects of reflexes (stretch reflex and crossed inhibitory response) on posture during hopping, a simple and represent

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5908536 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature