A body machine interface based on inertial sensors

Spinal cord injury (SCI) survivors generally retain residual motor and sensory functions, which provide them with the means to control assistive devices. A body-machine interface (BoMI) establishes a mapping from these residual body movements to control commands for an external device. In this study...

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Published in:2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 2014-01, Vol.2014, p.6120-6124
Main Authors: Farshchiansadegh, Ali, Abdollahi, Farnaz, Chen, David, Mei-Hua Lee, Pedersen, Jessica, Pierella, Camilla, Roth, Elliot J., Seanez Gonzalez, Ismael, Thorp, Elias B., Mussa-Ivaldi, Ferdinando A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerospace electronics
Games
Injuries
Sensors
Spinal cord injury
Training
Wheelchairs
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Summary:Spinal cord injury (SCI) survivors generally retain residual motor and sensory functions, which provide them with the means to control assistive devices. A body-machine interface (BoMI) establishes a mapping from these residual body movements to control commands for an external device. In this study, we designed a BoMI to smooth the way for operating computers, powered wheelchairs and other assistive technologies after cervical spinal cord injuries. The interface design included a comprehensive training paradigm with a range of diverse functional activities to enhance motor learning and retention. Two groups of SCI survivors and healthy control subjects participated in the study. The results indicate the effectiveness of the developed system as an alternative pathway for individuals with motor disabilities to control assistive devices while engaging in functional motor activity.
ISSN:1094-687X
1558-4615
2694-0604
DOI:10.1109/EMBC.2014.6945026