Neuro-fuzzy based motion control of a robotic exoskeleton: considering end-effector force vectors

Abstract

To assist physically disabled, injured, and/or elderly persons, we have been developing a 3DOF exoskeleton robot for assisting upper-limb motion, since upper-limb motion is involved in a lot of activities of everyday life. The exoskeleton robot is mainly is controlled by the skin surface electromyogram (EMG) signals, since EMG signals of muscles directly reflect how the user intends to move. This paper introduces the mechanism of the exoskeleton robot and also proposes a control method of the exoskeleton robot considering the generated end-effector force vectors