Evaluation of a Neural Network-Based Control Strategy for a Cost-Effective Externally-Powered Prosthesis.

This paper presents a control strategy that compensates for the nonlinearity in the inexpensive sensors and hardware of a cost effective prosthetic hand. The control strategy uses neural network-based force control and sensory feedback to detect disturbance induced by slippage. The neural network ap...

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Publicado en:Assistive Technology Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. 196 - 209
Autores principales: Pasluosta, Cristian F., Chiu, Alan W. L.
Formato: pictorial research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Fall2012
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          Pasluosta, Cristian F.
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          Myoelectric Prosthesis
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          Evaluation Research
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          Prosthesis Design
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