IEEE Access,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 42453 - 42464
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Industrial
exoskeletons
is
a
field
of
ongoing
research
for
improving
human
safety
and
conveniences.
However,
the
adoption
industrial
exoskeleton
robots
still
remains
challenging.
One
problem
that
needs
to
be
solved
control
delay
inevitably
occurs
due
data
transmission
processing
issues.
Recently,
there
has
been
active
employing
deep
learning
address
by
leveraging
diverse
information
extracted
from
motion.
crucial
source
electromyography
(EMG)
signals,
known
their
quicker
activation
compared
actual
This
study
specifically
focused
on
predicting
changing
motion
intentions
within
squat,
representative
lifting
in
contexts.
In
an
experimental
setup
involving
24
participants
utilizing
7
EMG
electrodes,
we
categorized
during
squat
into
four
types.
We
developed
CNN-LSTM
model
capable
300
milliseconds
ahead
using
signals.
The
model's
prediction
performance
was
assessed
comparing
them
with
existing
models.
findings
propose
methodology
signals
lower
extremity
movements,
facilitating
feedforward
robots.
anticipated
contribute
advancement
acceptance
realm
IEEE Sensors Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(20), P. 19490 - 19499
Published: Aug. 3, 2022
With
the
emergence
of
edge-computing
platforms,
applications
smart
wearable
devices
are
immense.
This
technology
can
be
incorporated
in
consumer
products
such
as
smartwatches
and
activity
trackers,
for
continuous
health
monitoring,
well
medical
myoelectric
prosthetics,
to
interpret
electric
residual
limb
achieve
fast
precise
control.
However,
technologies
require
a
lightweight,
energy-efficient,
low-latency
processing
system
order
extend
devices’
autonomy
while
maintaining
realistic
user-feedback
interaction.
Neuromorphic
processing,
thanks
its
event-based
asynchronous
nature,
presents
ideal
characteristics
compact
brain-inspired
low-power
ultra-fast
computing
systems
that
enable
new
generation
devices.
article
two
spiking
neural
networks
(SNNs)
electromyography
(EMG)
gesture
recognition
their
evaluation
on
Intel’s
research
neuromorphic
chip
Loihi.
Specifically,
is
done
Kapoho
Bay
platform
which
embeds
Loihi
processor
Universal
Serial
Bus
(USB)
form
factor
device
allowing
closed-loop
edge
computation.
accurate
experimental
evaluation,
this
demonstrates
proposed
method
able
discriminate
12
different
hand
gestures
using
an
eight-channel
EMG
sensor
exceeds
state-of-the-art
results.
We
obtained
accuracy
74%
commonly
used
NinaPro
DB5
dataset,
latency
5.7
ms
300-ms
samples
consuming
only
41
mW.
Journal of Electromyography and Kinesiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
76, P. 102874 - 102874
Published: March 13, 2024
The
diversity
in
electromyography
(EMG)
techniques
and
their
reporting
present
significant
challenges
across
multiple
disciplines
research
clinical
practice,
where
EMG
is
commonly
used.
To
address
these
augment
the
reproducibility
interpretation
of
studies
using
EMG,
Consensus
for
Experimental
Design
Electromyography
(CEDE)
project
has
developed
a
checklist
(CEDE-Check)
to
assist
researchers
thoroughly
report
methodologies.
Development
involved
multi-stage
Delphi
process
with
seventeen
experts
from
various
disciplines.
After
two
rounds,
consensus
was
achieved.
final
CEDE-Check
consists
forty
items
that
four
critical
areas
demand
precise
when
employed:
task
investigated,
electrode
placement,
recording
characteristics,
acquisition
pre-processing
signals.
This
aims
guide
accurately
critically
appraise
studies,
thereby
promoting
standardised
evaluation,
greater
scientific
rigor
uses
approach
not
only
facilitate
study
results
comparisons
between
but
it
also
expected
contribute
advancing
quality
other
practical
applications
knowledge
generated
through
use
EMG.
Scientific Data,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Myoelectric
control
has
emerged
as
a
promising
approach
for
wide
range
of
applications,
including
controlling
limb
prosthetics,
teleoperating
robots
and
enabling
immersive
interactions
in
the
Metaverse.
However,
accuracy
robustness
myoelectric
systems
are
often
affected
by
various
factors,
muscle
fatigue,
perspiration,
drifts
electrode
positions
changes
arm
position.
The
latter
received
less
attention
despite
its
significant
impact
on
signal
quality
decoding
accuracy.
To
address
this
gap,
we
present
novel
dataset
surface
electromyographic
(EMG)
signals
captured
from
multiple
positions.
This
dataset,
comprising
EMG
hand
kinematics
data
8
participants
performing
6
different
gestures,
provides
comprehensive
resource
investigating
position-invariant
algorithms.
We
envision
to
serve
valuable
both
training
benchmark
Additionally,
expand
publicly
available
capturing
variability
across
diverse
positions,
propose
acquisition
protocol
that
can
be
utilized
future
collection.
Bioengineering,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 144 - 144
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Upper
limb
disabilities,
often
caused
by
conditions
such
as
stroke
or
neurological
disorders,
severely
limit
an
individual’s
ability
to
perform
essential
daily
tasks,
leading
a
significant
reduction
in
quality
of
life.
The
development
effective
rehabilitation
technologies
is
crucial
restoring
motor
function
and
improving
patient
outcomes.
This
systematic
review
examines
the
application
machine
learning
deep
techniques
myoelectric-controlled
systems
for
upper
rehabilitation,
focusing
on
use
electroencephalography
electromyography
signals.
By
integrating
non-invasive
signal
acquisition
methods
with
advanced
computational
models,
highlights
how
these
can
enhance
accuracy
efficiency
devices.
A
comprehensive
search
literature
published
between
January
2015
July
2024
led
selection
fourteen
studies
that
met
inclusion
criteria.
These
showcase
various
approaches
decoding
intentions
controlling
assistive
devices,
models
Long
Short-Term
Memory
Networks,
Support
Vector
Machines,
Convolutional
Neural
Networks
showing
notable
improvements
control
precision.
However,
challenges
remain
terms
model
robustness,
complexity,
real-time
applicability.
aims
provide
researchers
deeper
understanding
current
advancements
this
field,
guiding
future
research
efforts
overcome
barriers
facilitate
transition
from
experimental
settings
practical,
real-world
applications.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
22(21), P. 8134 - 8134
Published: Oct. 24, 2022
In
recent
years,
myoelectric
control
systems
have
emerged
for
upper
limb
wearable
robotic
exoskeletons
to
provide
movement
assistance
and/or
restore
motor
functions
in
people
with
disabilities
and
augment
human
performance
able-bodied
individuals.
control,
electromyographic
(EMG)
signals
from
muscles
are
utilized
implement
strategies
exosuits,
improving
adaptability
human-robot
interactions
during
various
motion
tasks.
This
paper
reviews
the
state-of-the-art
designed
upper-limb
highlights
key
focus
areas
future
research
directions.
Here,
different
modalities
of
existing
were
described
detail,
their
advantages
disadvantages
summarized.
Furthermore,
design
aspects
(i.e.,
supported
degrees
freedom,
portability,
intended
application
scenario)
type
experiments
conducted
validate
efficacy
proposed
controllers
also
discussed.
Finally,
challenges
limitations
current
analyzed,
directions
suggested.
Progress in Biomedical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 032003 - 032003
Published: March 23, 2023
Abstract
Wearable
robotics,
also
called
exoskeletons,
have
been
engineered
for
human-centered
assistance
decades.
They
provide
assistive
technologies
maintaining
and
improving
patients’
natural
capabilities
towards
self-independence
enable
new
therapy
solutions
rehabilitation
pervasive
health.
Upper
limb
exoskeletons
can
significantly
enhance
human
manipulation
with
environments,
which
is
crucial
to
independence,
self-esteem,
quality
of
life.
For
long-term
use
in
both
in-hospital
at-home
settings,
there
are
still
needs
high
comfort,
biocompatibility,
operability.
The
recent
progress
soft
robotics
has
initiated
(also
exosuits),
based
on
controllable
compliant
materials
structures.
Remarkable
literature
reviews
performed
rigid
ranging
from
robot
design
different
practical
applications.
Due
the
emerging
state,
few
focused
upper
exoskeletons.
This
paper
aims
a
systematic
review
wearable
including
focus
their
designs
applications
various
healthcare
settings.
technical
robots
carefully
reviewed
that
be
enhanced
by
particularly
discussed.
knowledge
may
experience
inspire
ideas
exoskeleton
designs.
We
discuss
challenges
opportunities
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
23(4), P. 2048 - 2048
Published: Feb. 11, 2023
The
effectiveness
of
EMG
biofeedback
with
neurorehabilitation
robotic
platforms
has
not
been
previously
addressed.
present
work
evaluates
the
influence
an
EMG-based
visual
on
user
performance
when
performing
EMG-driven
bilateral
exercises
a
hand
exoskeleton.
Eighteen
healthy
subjects
were
asked
to
perform
1-min
randomly
generated
sequences
gestures
(rest,
open
and
close)
in
four
different
conditions
resulting
from
combination
using
or
(1)
(2)
kinesthetic
feedback
exoskeleton
movement.
each
test
was
measured
by
computing
similarity
between
target
recognized
L2
distance.
Statistically
significant
differences
subject
found
type
provided
(p-value
0.0124).
Pairwise
comparisons
showed
that
distance
statistically
significantly
lower
only
(2.89
±
0.71)
than
presence
alone
(3.43
0.75,
p-value
=
0.0412)
both
(3.39
0.70,
0.0497).
Hence,
enables
increase
their
control
over
movement
platform
assessing
muscle
activation
real
time.
This
could
benefit
patients
learning
more
quickly
how
activate
robot
functions,
increasing
motivation
towards
rehabilitation.
Brain Sciences,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(8), P. 1079 - 1079
Published: Aug. 15, 2022
The
incidence
of
stroke
and
the
burden
on
health
care
society
are
expected
to
increase
significantly
in
coming
years,
due
increasing
aging
population.
Various
sensory,
motor,
cognitive
psychological
disorders
may
remain
patient
after
survival
from
a
stroke.
In
hemiplegic
patients
with
movement
disorders,
impairment
upper
limb
function,
especially
hand
dramatically
limits
ability
perform
activities
daily
living
(ADL).
Therefore,
one
essential
goals
post-stroke
rehabilitation
is
restore
function.
recovery
motor
function
achieved
chiefly
through
compensatory
strategies,
such
as
robots,
which
have
been
available
since
end
last
century.
This
paper
reviews
current
research
status
devices
based
various
types
motion
recognition
technologies
analyzes
their
advantages
disadvantages,
application
artificial
intelligence
summarizes
limitations
discusses
future
directions.