Development of KIINCE: A kinetic feedback-based robotic environment for study of neuromuscular coordination and rehabilitation of human standing and walking.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The objective of this article is to introduce the robotic platform KIINCE and its emphasis on the potential of kinetic objectives for studying and training human walking and standing. The device is motivated by the need to characterize and train lower limb muscle coordination to address balance deficits in impaired walking and standing.

Methods

The device measures the forces between the user and his or her environment, particularly the force of the ground on the feet (F) that reflects lower limb joint torque coordination. In an environment that allows for exploration of the user's capabilities, various forms of real-time feedback guide neural training to produce F appropriate for remaining upright. Control of the foot plate motion is configurable a

SUBMITTER: Boehm WL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6453043 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature