Fuzzy Modelling of Knee Joint with Genetic Optimization

Modelling of joint properties of lower limbs in people with spinal cord injury is significantly challenging for researchers due to the complexity of the system. The objective of this study is to develop a knee joint model capable of relating electrical parameters to dynamic joint torque as well as k...

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Published in:Applied bionics and biomechanics 2011-01, Vol.8 (1), p.85-99
Main Authors: Ibrahim, B. S. K. K., Tokhi, M. O., Huq, M. S., Jailani, R., Gharooni, S. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Knee
Movement
Optimization
Simulation
Spinal cord injuries
Viscoelasticity
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Summary:Modelling of joint properties of lower limbs in people with spinal cord injury is significantly challenging for researchers due to the complexity of the system. The objective of this study is to develop a knee joint model capable of relating electrical parameters to dynamic joint torque as well as knee angle for functional electrical stimulation application. The joint model consists of a segmental dynamic, time-invariant passive properties and uncertain time-variant active properties. The knee joint model structure comprising optimised equations of motion and fuzzy models to represent the passive viscoelasticity and active muscle properties is formulated. The model thus formulated is optimised using genetic optimization, and validated against experimental data. The developed model can be used for simulation of joint movements as well as for control development. The results show that the model developed gives an accurate dynamic characterisation of the knee joint.
ISSN:1176-2322
1754-2103
DOI:10.1155/2011/103031