Host: The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
Name : [in Japanese]
Date : May 10, 2017 - May 13, 2017
Electrode positioning for efficient electrical stimulation is paramount in FES-based rehabilitation because stimulation in inappropriate locations places a physical burden on the subject. This paper involved the development of an optimal channel selection method based on the model parameters of a current and joint-angle characteristics for efficient stimulation. The experimental results gave a motor point for stimulation as estimated on the basis of anatomical expertise, and indicated that more effective positions can be determined using a multi-channel electrode array.
