Advisor Information
Jorge Zuniga
Location
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
2-3-2018 12:30 PM
End Date
2-3-2018 1:45 PM
Abstract
User controllable interfaces for exoskeletons have consisted of either switch controlled interfaces, for ‘on’ or ‘off’, or elastic powered schemes that allow the user’s wrist flexion to provide the resistance for their therapy. This project aims to develop a hands-free mode of control for the exoskeleton, that uses more advanced electronic components to achieve a more natural user interface. Our approach to this project is the prototyping of a control system that uses the MyoBand Gesture Control Armband (MyoBand), and a simple Arduino based electronic design. The three modes of operation possible for this design is measuring the electrical signals of the user’s arm, or to use the built-in ‘pose’ sensing which consists of: fist, fingers spread, double tap, wave in, and wave out. The software we are using to communicate with the MyoBand is MyoBridge, and open source library written by Valentine Roland, and it allows for a reliable stream of information from the MyoBand to our Bluetooth Low Energy device. We intend on developing this prototype system and verifying the use of one of these control schemes. The user will be able to use the control scheme to actuate the motors when their fingers are either fully extended, or when they are gripping.
Development and Testing of 3D Printed Prostheses, Orthoses, and Assistive Devices for Children and Adults
Dr. C.C. and Mabel L. Criss Library
User controllable interfaces for exoskeletons have consisted of either switch controlled interfaces, for ‘on’ or ‘off’, or elastic powered schemes that allow the user’s wrist flexion to provide the resistance for their therapy. This project aims to develop a hands-free mode of control for the exoskeleton, that uses more advanced electronic components to achieve a more natural user interface. Our approach to this project is the prototyping of a control system that uses the MyoBand Gesture Control Armband (MyoBand), and a simple Arduino based electronic design. The three modes of operation possible for this design is measuring the electrical signals of the user’s arm, or to use the built-in ‘pose’ sensing which consists of: fist, fingers spread, double tap, wave in, and wave out. The software we are using to communicate with the MyoBand is MyoBridge, and open source library written by Valentine Roland, and it allows for a reliable stream of information from the MyoBand to our Bluetooth Low Energy device. We intend on developing this prototype system and verifying the use of one of these control schemes. The user will be able to use the control scheme to actuate the motors when their fingers are either fully extended, or when they are gripping.