A simple CPG-based model to generate human hip moment pattern in walking by generating stiffness and equilibrium point trajectories
Bahramian, A.; Towhidkhah, F.; Jafari, S.
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Equilibrium point hypothesis (its developed version named as referent control theory) presents a theory about how the central nerves system (CNS) generates human movements. On the other hand, it has been shown that nerves circuits known as central pattern generators (CPG) likely produce motor commands to the muscles in rhythmic motions. In the present study, we designed a bio-inspired walking model, by coupling double pendulum to CPGs that produces equilibrium and stiffness trajectories as reciprocal and co-activation commands. As a basic model, it is has been shown that this model can regenerate pattern of a hip moment in the swing phase by high correlation ({rho} = 0.970) with experimental data. Moreover, it has been reported that a global electromyography (EMG) minima occurs in the mid-swing phase when the hip is more flexed in comparison with the other leg. Our model showed that equilibrium and actual hip angle trajectories match each other in mid-swing, similar to the mentioned posture, that is consistent with previous findings. Such a model can be used in active exoskeletons and prosthesis to make proper active stiffness and torque.
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