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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2011
Michael Goldfarb, Franklin, TN (US);
Huseyin Atakan Varol, Nashville, TN (US);
Kevin Ha, Nashville, TN (US);
Michael Goldfarb, Franklin, TN (US);
Huseyin Atakan Varol, Nashville, TN (US);
Kevin Ha, Nashville, TN (US);
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for controlling a weight bearing member having at least one powered joint are provided. A system includes a velocity reference module for receiving myoelectric control signals from a user during a non-weight bearing mode for the powered joint and generating a velocity reference for the powered joint based on the myoelectric control signals. The system further includes a volitional impedance module for generating a torque control signal for actuating the powered joint based at least on the velocity reference.