Locally Periodic Kernel-Based Regression to Identify Time-Varying Ankle Impedance during Locomotion: A Simulation Study

Human joint impedance is a fundamental property of the neuromuscular system and describes the mechanical behavior of a joint. The identification of the lower limbs' joints impedance during locomotion is a key element to improve the design and control of active prostheses, orthoses, and exoskeletons. Joint impedance changes during locomotion...

Adaptation rate in joint dynamics depends on the time-varying properties of the environment

During movement, our central nervous system (CNS) takes into account the dynamics of our environment to optimally adapt our joint dynamics. In this study we explored the adaptation of shoulder joint dynamics when a participant interacted with a time-varying virtual environment created by a haptic manipulator. Participants performed a position...