Title
Biomechanical Reconstruction Using the Tacit Learning System: Intuitive Control of Prosthetic Hand Rotation.
Abstract
Background: For mechanically reconstructing human biomechanical function, intuitive proportional control, and robustness to unexpected situations are required. Particularly, creating a functional hand prosthesis is a typical challenge in the reconstruction of lost biomechanical function. Nevertheless, currently available control algorithms are in the development phase. The most advanced algorithms for controlling multifunctional prosthesis are machine learning and pattern recognition of myoelectric signals. Despite the increase in computational speed, these methods cannot avoid the requirement of user consciousness and classified separation errors. Tacit Learning System is a simple but novel adaptive control strategy that can self-adapt its posture to environment changes. We introduced the strategy in the prosthesis rotation control to achieve compensatory reduction, as well as evaluated the system and its effects on the user. Methods: We conducted a non-randomized study involving eight prosthesis users to perform a bar relocation task with/without Tacit Learning System support. Hand piece and body motions were recorded continuously with goniometers, videos, and a motion-capture system. Findings: Reduction in the participants' upper extremity rotatory compensation motion was monitored during the relocation task in all participants. The estimated profile of total body energy consumption improved in five out of six participants. Interpretation: Our system rapidly accomplished nearly natural motion without unexpected errors. The Tacit Learning System not only adapts human motions but also enhances the human ability to adapt to the system quickly, while the system amplifies compensation generated by the residual limb. The concept can be extended to various situations for reconstructing lost functions that can be compensated.
Year
DOI
Venue
2016
10.3389/fnbot.2016.00019
FRONTIERS IN NEUROROBOTICS
Keywords
Field
DocType
myoelectric prosthesis,artificial intelligence,biomechanical function reconstruction,motor control,magnetoencephalography,interactive musculoskeletal modeling analysis,muscie,sensory synergy
Residual,Control algorithm,Proportional control,Communication,Computer science,Motor control,Robustness (computer science),Artificial intelligence,Hand prosthesis,Adaptive control,Energy consumption,Machine learning
Journal
Volume
ISSN
Citations 
10
1662-5218
1
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.43
0
7
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Shintaro Oyama110.43
Shingo Shimoda213520.49
Fady Alnajjar36612.23
Katsuyuki Iwatsuki410.43
Minoru Hoshiyama5133.46
Hirotaka Tanaka610.43
Hitoshi Hirata711.45