Hybrid terrain-adaptive lower-extremity systems
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A61F-002/66
A61F-002/70
A61F-002/68
B25J-009/00
A61F-002/60
H02K-007/06
G01P-021/00
A61F-002/72
G01L-005/00
A61F-002/76
A61F-002/50
A61F-005/01
A61H-003/00
H02K-007/116
출원번호
US-0141313
(2016-04-28)
등록번호
US-10105244
(2018-10-23)
발명자
/ 주소
Herr, Hugh Miller
Casler, Richard J.
Han, Zhixiu
출원인 / 주소
Bionx Medical Technologies, Inc.
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초록▼
Hybrid terrain-adaptive lower-extremity apparatus and methods that perform in a variety of different situations by detecting the terrain that is being traversed, and adapting to the detected terrain. In some embodiments, the ability to control the apparatus for each of these situations builds upon f
Hybrid terrain-adaptive lower-extremity apparatus and methods that perform in a variety of different situations by detecting the terrain that is being traversed, and adapting to the detected terrain. In some embodiments, the ability to control the apparatus for each of these situations builds upon five basic capabilities: (1) determining the activity being performed; (2) dynamically controlling the characteristics of the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (3) dynamically driving the apparatus based on the activity that is being performed; (4) determining terrain texture irregularities (e.g., how sticky is the terrain, how slippery is the terrain, is the terrain coarse or smooth, does the terrain have any obstructions, such as rocks) and (5) a mechanical design of the apparatus that can respond to the dynamic control and dynamic drive.
대표청구항▼
1. A method for determining ground reaction force imparted by an underlying surface onto a foot member of a lower extremity prosthetic apparatus worn by a wearer, the apparatus comprising a foot member, a lower leg member, an ankle joint for connecting the foot member to the lower leg member and a f
1. A method for determining ground reaction force imparted by an underlying surface onto a foot member of a lower extremity prosthetic apparatus worn by a wearer, the apparatus comprising a foot member, a lower leg member, an ankle joint for connecting the foot member to the lower leg member and a first actuator for applying torque to the ankle joint to rotate the foot member with respect to the lower leg member, the method comprising: calculating the ground reaction force based on an inertial pose of the lower leg member, the torque applied to the lower leg member by the actuator, axial force applied to the lower leg member, and an angle between the foot member and lower leg member; andcontrolling the first actuator based on the calculated ground reaction force. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein controlling the actuator comprises modulating an impedance of the apparatus throughout a walking cycle of the apparatus based on the inertial pose of the lower leg member, the angle between the foot member and lower leg member, the ground reaction force and the zero moment pivot. 3. The method of claim 1, wherein controlling the actuator comprises modulating an impedance of the apparatus as the wearer stands up from a seated position or sits down from a standing position based on the inertial pose of the lower leg member, the angle between the foot member and lower leg member, the ground reaction force and the zero moment pivot. 4. The method of claim 3, further comprising: sensing an imbalance in the ground reaction force as the wearer stands up; anddriving the lower leg member forward, which pulls a center-of-mass of a torso of the wearer over the ankle joint. 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the inertial pose of the lower leg member is determined based on an output of an inertial measurement unit coupled to the lower leg member. 6. The method of claim 1, further comprising: calculating an acceleration measured at a center-of-mass of the lower leg member and foot member; andcalculating an angular velocity of the lower leg member and foot member. 7. The method of claim 1, further comprising calculating a reflexive behavior by sensing a change in walking state of the wearer by measuring a moment of the lower leg member and a force of the actuator. 8. The method of claim 1, further comprising introducing a torque reflex to the lower leg member until a knee portion of the lower leg member is positioned over the ankle joint. 9. A method for controlling balance of a wearer wearing a lower extremity prosthetic, orthotic or exoskeleton apparatus comprising a foot member, a lower leg member, and an ankle joint for connecting the foot member to the lower leg member, the method comprising: adjusting at least one of an ankle joint impedance, position or torque of the apparatus based on inertial pose of the lower leg member, angle between the lower leg member and the foot member and ground reaction force and a zero moment pivot imparted by an underlying surface onto the foot member. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein an actuator coupled to the lower leg member and foot member adjusts the at least one of the ankle joint impedance, position or torque to control the balance of the wearer. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein a controller calculates the ground reaction force and the zero moment pivot based on an inertial pose of the lower leg member, the torque applied to the lower leg member by the actuator, axial force applied to the lower leg member, and an angle between the foot member and lower leg member, the controller is coupled to the actuator to control the actuator to adjust the at least one of the ankle joint impedance, position or torque to control the balance of the wearer. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the controller calculates the inertial pose of the lower leg based on a signal output from an inertial measurement unit coupled to the lower leg. 13. The method of claim 10, wherein a controller coupled to the actuator controls the actuator to adjust the at least one of the ankle joint impedance, position or torque to control the balance of the wearer. 14. The method of claim 13, wherein the controller receives signals from one or more sensors to calculate the inertial pose of the lower leg member, angle between the lower leg member and the foot member and the ground reaction force imparted by the underlying surface onto the foot member. 15. The method of claim 9, comprising controlling balance of the wearer as the wearer transitions from a sitting position to a standing position based on an increase in the ground reaction force. 16. The method of claim 15, comprising driving the lower leg member forward with an actuator coupled to the lower leg based on the increase in the ground reaction force. 17. The method of claim 15, further comprising: sensing an imbalance in the ground reaction force as the wearer stands up; anddriving the lower leg member forward, which pulls a center-of-mass of a torso of the wearer over the ankle joint. 18. The method of claim 9, further comprising: calculating an acceleration measured at a center-of-mass of the lower leg member and foot member; andcalculating an angular velocity of the lower leg member and foot member. 19. The method of claim 9, further comprising calculating a reflexive behavior by sensing a change in walking state of the wearer by measuring a moment of the lower leg member and a force of the actuator. 20. The method of claim 9, further comprising introducing a torque reflex to the lower leg member until a knee portion of the lower leg member is positioned over the ankle joint.
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