Simulation Techniques and Control Schemes in Electromyography for A Lower Limb and Power Assist Exoskeleton
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This paper represents the first part of our work in which a successful exoskeleton system has been designed. With this design, the concentration is on effects of compliant human – exoskeleton robot on kinematics and muscle activity during human walking with or without carrying loads. In order to achieve these aims, two control methods are used: kinematic and surface electromyography (sEMG) – based control. In this article, three simulation techniques of sEMG signal are investigated. The obtained results of this work are very useful in designing and testing our actual exoskeleton system.
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