Inertial-Sensor-Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation for Swimming in Paraplegics

Enabling a Novel Hybrid Exercise Modality

verfasst von

Constantin Wiesener, Thomas Seel, Lotta Spieker, Andreas Niedeggen, Thomas Schauer

Abstract

Here, we present initial results on an inertial sensor controlled neuroprosthetic system that supports people with spinal cord injuries during swimming exercises. This novel electrical stimulation system allows paraplegics to perform swimming exercises using their own legs.

Organisationseinheit(en)

Institut für Mechatronische Systeme

Typ

Artikel

Journal

IEEE Control Systems Magazine

Band

40

Seiten

117-135

Anzahl der Seiten

19

ISSN

0272-1708

Publikationsdatum

2020

Publikationsstatus

Veröffentlicht

Peer-reviewed

Ja

Elektronische Version(en)

https://doi.org/10.1109/MCS.2020.3019152 (Zugang: Offen)