Name
Title | ||
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A training machine with dynamic load-control function based on muscle activity information |
Abstract | ||
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An advanced physical training machine for the elderly is proposed. This machine has a self-tuning loading-level function based
on the muscular condition of the user. The loading force is generated by an electric motor. A controller calculates the proper
loading force for the user at every moment based on the user's muscle activity level. Muscle activity is measured by a muscle
stiffness sensor, which was developed as a man–machine interface in a wearable device to assist a disabled person's body motions.
By using this sensor, a reliable measurement of muscle activity is available, and the easy installation does not disturb the
user's body motions. An experimental training machine was prototyped, and its excellent abilities in both controlling the
loading force and measuring the muscle activity throughout the periods of the training is demonstrated. The experimental results
are reported in this article. |
Year | DOI | Venue |
|---|---|---|
2006 | 10.1007/s10015-005-0379-z | Artificial Life and Robotics |
Keywords | DocType | Volume |
machine training · elderly people · preventive approach · load control · muscle activity sensor,electric motor,man machine interface,physical training | Journal | 10 |
Issue | ISSN | Citations |
2 | 1614-7456 | 1 |
PageRank | References | Authors |
0.40 | 1 | 7 |
Name | Order | Citations | PageRank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shunji Moromugi | 1 | 4 | 3.58 |
| Sung Jae Yoon | 2 | 1 | 0.40 |
| Seok-Hwan Kim | 3 | 165 | 23.82 |
| Motohiro Tanaka | 4 | 4 | 2.76 |
| Yasuhiko Ohgiya | 5 | 1 | 0.40 |
| Nobuou Matsuzaka | 6 | 1 | 0.73 |
| Takakazu Ishimatsu | 7 | 28 | 13.19 |