Algorithms for gait pattern adaptation applied in a lower-limb exoskeleton

• Grant number: 06/02317-8
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: September 01, 2006
• End date: August 31, 2007
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
• Principal Investigator: Adriano Almeida Gonçalves Siqueira
• Grantee: Paulo Roberto Chiarolanza Vilela
• Host Institution: Escola de Engenharia de São Carlos (EESC). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Carlos , SP, Brazil

Abstract

This research project intends to evaluate and develop gait-pattern adaptation algorithms for an exoskeleton for lower limbs. Algorithms that consider the frontal plane of movement and the rotational movement will also be under study. The application of these algorithms will be performed in an exoskeleton for lower limbs based on a reciprocating gait orthosis, whose data acquisition and control systems are been building.