A study on an FES and exoskeletal robot for walking assistance of paralyzed human

Abstract

This paper describes the FES(Functional Electrical Stimulation) and Exoskeletal robot to help the paralyzed person walk. We extracted the signal of Electromyogram(EMG) from a normal person, and developed a device that electrically stimulates the electrodes attached to each muscle in order to restore the walking function for the paralyzed person. Continuous stimulation cannot allow walking for a long time due to the fatigue accumulated in muscles, in addition, we developed an Exsoskeletal robot that is able to assist the paralyzed person in walking. We knew the Exoskeletal robot is more effective than the FES in assisting the walking of the paralyzed person.