Model-based tracking control design, implementation of embedded digital controller and testing of a biomechatronic device for robotic rehabilitation

A Merola, D Colacino, C Cosentino, F Amato - Mechatronics, 2018 - Elsevier
In this paper, the tracking control problem of a biomimetic exoskeleton powered by a pair of
pneumatic artificial muscles is considered. The antagonistic configuration of the pair of …

Identification of pneumatic artificial muscle manipulators by a MGA-based nonlinear NARX fuzzy model

HPH Anh, KK Ahn - Mechatronics, 2009 - Elsevier
This study investigates the technique of modeling and identification of a new dynamic NARX
fuzzy model by means of genetic algorithms. In conventional identification techniques, there …

Actuator design using biomimicry methods and a pneumatic muscle system

DW Repperger, CA Phillips, A Neidhard-Doll… - Control Engineering …, 2006 - Elsevier
An empirical and theoretical study is conducted on a special actuator termed “pneumatic
muscle”(PM) being used in a force control system framework. Such an actuator has …

Characterisation of a phenomenological model for commercial pneumatic muscle actuators

JL Serres, DB Reynolds, CA Phillips… - Computer Methods in …, 2009 - Taylor & Francis
This study focuses on the parameter characterisation of a three-element phenomenological
model for commercially available pneumatic muscle actuators (PMAs). This model consists …

Using Mg and Mg–nanoAl2O3 concentric alternating macro-ring material design to enhance the properties of magnesium

JC Wong, M Paramsothy, M Gupta - Composites science and technology, 2009 - Elsevier
The overall aim of engineering design is to improve on technology and way of life. Here, we
show how the tensile properties of magnesium have been improved using concentric …

Biomimicry in soft robotics actuation and locomotion

A Stuttaford-Fowler, H Samani… - … Conference on System …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Animals have evolved over billions of years to adapt to their surroundings via natural
selection, ensuring that the most optimal biological systems will survive. Biomimicry solves …

Impedance control with energy regeneration in advanced exercise machines

H Richter, D Selvaraj - 2015 American Control Conference …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper shows how a controls-oriented approach can be used to improve the
functionality, energy efficiency and bulk/weight requirements of advanced exercise …

Dynamic characterization of a pneumatic muscle actuator and its application to a resistive training device

JL Serres - 2008 - rave.ohiolink.edu
Research described in this dissertation expands the use of a biomechanical
phenomenological model to a commercially available pneumatic muscle actuator (PMA) …

Characterisation of a pneumatic muscle test station with two dynamic plants in cascade

JL Serres, DB Reynolds, CA Phillips… - Computer methods in …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Pneumatic muscle actuators (PMAs) offer significant advantages over more traditional
actuators, which make them prime candidates in rehabilitation devices. A dynamic test …

A new method to predict contractile force for pneumatic muscle actuators

K Liu, T Ma, B Gu, Y Wang, D Zhao, Y Lu - Advanced Robotics, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
This study focuses on a new method based on energy conservation and experimental
results to predict contractile force for pneumatic muscle actuators (PMAs). The quasi-static …