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TWI511715B
TWI511715B TW102110874A TW102110874A TWI511715B TW I511715 B TWI511715 B TW I511715B TW 102110874 A TW102110874 A TW 102110874A TW 102110874 A TW102110874 A TW 102110874A TW I511715 B TWI511715 B TW I511715B
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意向偵測與步態調整裝置及方法Intention detection and gait adjustment device and method

本發明是有關於一種偵測及調整裝置,且特別是有關於一種意向偵測與步態調整裝置及方法。The present invention relates to a detection and adjustment device, and more particularly to an intention detection and gait adjustment device and method.

隨著高齡化社會的來臨,有越來越多老年者及行動不便或癱瘓者,在行動上不僅不便,且容易在行走中摔倒受傷。為此,坊間出現甚多幫助老人或傷殘人士的行動輔具。過去發展的行動輔具以拐杖、助行器、輪椅或傳統下肢輔具機器人為主,其中下肢輔助機器人可藉由模擬人類日常生活中各種基本步態,來輔助下肢體殘疾者恢復自主行走的功能。但是,傳統下肢輔助機器人在長距離行走、上/下樓梯、爬坡等需求上,仍有使用上之限制,不易操作,故推廣的成效受限。With the advent of an aging society, more and more elderly people and those with limited mobility or inconvenience are not only inconvenienced in their actions, but also easily fall and fall injured during walking. To this end, there are many action aids for the elderly or the disabled. In the past, the developmental aids were mainly crutches, walkers, wheelchairs or traditional lower limb assistive robots. The lower limb assisted robots can assist the lower limbs to resume autonomous walking by simulating various basic gaits in human daily life. Features. However, traditional lower limb assisted robots still have limitations in use in long-distance walking, up/down stairs, climbing, etc., and are difficult to operate, so the effectiveness of promotion is limited.

本發明係有關於一種意向偵測與步態調整裝置及方法,使下肢輔助機器人能依照使用者意向,來輸出正確的步態。The present invention relates to an intention detection and gait adjustment apparatus and method for enabling a lower limb assisted robot to output a correct gait according to a user's intention.

根據本發明之一方面,提出一種意向偵測與步態調整裝置,用於一行動輔具中。行動輔具包括一意向操縱拐杖、一 伺服控制器以及一下肢輔助機器人。意向偵測與步態調整裝置包括一距離量測裝置以及一角度量測裝置。距離量測裝置包括一拉繩,距離量測裝置連接意向操縱拐杖與下肢輔助機器人,且於拉繩被拉伸時,距離量測裝置相對於拉繩被拉伸的長度產生一位移感測訊號至伺服控制器。角度量測裝置連接該距離量測裝置,且於拉繩被轉動時,角度量測裝置相對於拉繩被轉動的角度產生一角度感測訊號至伺服控制器。其中,伺服控制器根據位移感測訊號,調整下肢輔助機器人於跨步時的步伐長度,且伺服控制器根據角度感測訊號,調整下肢輔助機器人於跨步時的上抬角度或下降角度。According to an aspect of the invention, an intention detection and gait adjustment apparatus is provided for use in a mobility aid. Action aids include an intentional manipulation of crutches, a Servo controller and lower limb assisted robot. The intention detection and gait adjustment device includes a distance measuring device and an angle measuring device. The distance measuring device comprises a pull cord, and the measuring device is connected with the intentional driving crutch and the lower limb assisting robot, and when the pulling rope is stretched, the distance measuring device generates a displacement sensing signal with respect to the length of the pulling rope being stretched. To the servo controller. The angle measuring device is connected to the distance measuring device, and when the cable is rotated, the angle measuring device generates an angle sensing signal to the servo controller with respect to the angle at which the cable is rotated. The servo controller adjusts the length of the step of the lower limb assisting robot during the step according to the displacement sensing signal, and the servo controller adjusts the lifting angle or the falling angle of the lower limb assisting robot during the step according to the angle sensing signal.

根據本發明之一方面,提出一種意向偵測與步態調整方法,用於一行動輔具中。行動輔具包括一意向操縱拐杖、一伺服控制器以及一下肢輔助機器人。意向偵測與步態調整方法包括下列步驟。連接一拉繩於意向操縱拐杖與下肢輔助機器人之間,且於拉繩被拉伸或被轉動時對應產生一位移感測訊號及/或一角度感測訊號至伺服控制器。量測拉繩被拉伸的長度,以調整下肢輔助機器人於跨步時的步伐長度。量測拉繩被轉動的角度,以調整下肢輔助機器人於跨步時的上抬角度或下降角度。According to an aspect of the present invention, an intention detection and gait adjustment method is proposed for use in a mobility aid. The mobility aid includes an intentional manipulation crutches, a servo controller, and a lower limb assisted robot. The intention detection and gait adjustment methods include the following steps. A pull cord is connected between the intentional manipulation crutches and the lower limb assisting robot, and a displacement sensing signal and/or an angle sensing signal is generated to the servo controller when the cord is stretched or rotated. The length of the drawstring is measured to adjust the length of the step of the lower limb assisting robot during striding. The angle at which the drawstring is rotated is measured to adjust the upward or downward angle of the lower limb assisting robot when striding.

為了對本發明之上述及其他方面有更佳的瞭解,下文特舉較佳實施例,並配合所附圖式,作詳細說明如下:In order to better understand the above and other aspects of the present invention, the preferred embodiments are described below, and in conjunction with the drawings, the detailed description is as follows:

10‧‧‧身體10‧‧‧ body

100‧‧‧行動輔具100‧‧‧Action aids

101‧‧‧意向偵測與步態調整裝置101‧‧‧Intention detection and gait adjustment device

102‧‧‧距離量測裝置102‧‧‧Distance measuring device

102a‧‧‧拉線式電位計102a‧‧‧Wire-type potentiometer

102b‧‧‧捲線器102b‧‧‧Reel

103‧‧‧拉繩103‧‧‧Drawstring

104‧‧‧角度量測裝置104‧‧‧Angle measuring device

105‧‧‧連接器105‧‧‧Connector

106‧‧‧接觸感測器106‧‧‧Contact Sensor

110‧‧‧意向操縱拐杖110‧‧‧Intentional manipulation of crutches

111‧‧‧拐杖111‧‧‧ Crutches

112‧‧‧桿體112‧‧‧ rod body

113‧‧‧扣環113‧‧‧ buckle

114‧‧‧固定架114‧‧‧Retaining frame

115‧‧‧把手部115‧‧‧Hands

116‧‧‧第一電位計116‧‧‧First potentiometer

117‧‧‧第一固定架117‧‧‧First mount

118‧‧‧第二電位計118‧‧‧Second potentiometer

119‧‧‧第二固定架119‧‧‧Second holder

120‧‧‧伺服控制器120‧‧‧Servo Controller

130‧‧‧下肢輔助機器人130‧‧‧Lower limb assisted robot

131‧‧‧馬達131‧‧‧Motor

132‧‧‧髖部132‧‧‧Hip

140‧‧‧拐杖底部壓力感測裝置140‧‧‧ Crutches bottom pressure sensing device

150‧‧‧足底壓力感測裝置150‧‧‧Foot pressure sensing device

160‧‧‧重心偏移感測裝置160‧‧‧Center of gravity shift sensing device

H‧‧‧水平擺動的方向H‧‧‧ direction of horizontal swing

V‧‧‧垂直擺動的方向V‧‧‧ direction of vertical swing

第1~4圖分別繪示依照一實施例之意向偵測與步態調整裝置用於一行動輔具中的示意圖。1 to 4 are schematic views respectively showing the intention detection and gait adjustment apparatus used in a mobile aid according to an embodiment.

第5A~5D圖分別繪示以意向偵測與步態調整裝置控制下肢輔助機器人做出相對應的動作的示意圖。The 5A~5D diagrams respectively show the corresponding actions of the lower limb assisting robot controlled by the intention detection and the gait adjustment device.

第6A及第6B圖分別繪示行動輔具預備由坐下模式改為站立模式的俯視及側視示意圖。6A and 6B are respectively a plan view and a side view showing the preparation of the mobility aid from the sitting mode to the standing mode.

第7A及第7B圖分別繪示行動輔具100預備由站立模式改為坐下模式的俯視及側視示意圖。7A and 7B are respectively a plan view and a side view showing that the mobility aid 100 is prepared to change from the standing mode to the sitting mode.

第8A及8B圖繪示依照一實施例之意向偵測與步態調整方法的流程示意圖。8A and 8B are schematic diagrams showing the flow of the intention detection and gait adjustment method according to an embodiment.

第9A~9C圖繪示另一實施例之意向偵測與步態調整裝置的示意圖。9A-9C are schematic diagrams showing the intention detection and gait adjustment apparatus of another embodiment.

本實施例之意向偵測與步態調整裝置及方法,係利用拉繩連接於各拐杖與行動輔具的機器人之間,以動態偵測使用者之意向,藉由從拉線式電位計拉出線之長度調整馬達,以輸出相對應的步伐,並利用電位計量測拉繩旋轉的角度,以調整馬達輸出的角度,藉此提供使用者自主行走能力,並提昇下肢輔助機器人的性能。The intention detection and gait adjustment device and method of the embodiment are connected between the cane and the robot of the mobility aid by using a drawstring to dynamically detect the intention of the user, by pulling from the pull-wire potentiometer The length of the outlet is adjusted to output a corresponding step, and the angle of rotation of the cable is measured by the potential to adjust the angle of the motor output, thereby providing the user with the ability to walk autonomously and improving the performance of the lower limb assisted robot.

以下係提出實施例進行詳細說明,實施例僅用以作為範例說明,並非用以限縮本發明欲保護之範圍。The embodiments are described in detail below, and the embodiments are only intended to be illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

請參照第1~4圖,其分別繪示依照一實施例之意向偵測與步態調整裝置101用於一行動輔具100中的示意圖。在第 1圖中,行動輔具100包括一意向操縱拐杖110、一伺服控制器120以及一下肢輔助機器人130。意向操縱拐杖110包括一對拐杖111,除了用於輔助行走外,每一拐杖111上具有一拉線式電位計102a,可根據使用者的意向量測拉繩103的長度,以調整下肢輔助機器人130的馬達131輸出角度。因此,當使用者穿戴下肢輔助機器人130後,裝設於下肢輔助機器人130與每一拐杖111上的感測裝置會開始量測距離、角度、壓力、重心偏移或其組合等物理訊號,並根據此些物理訊號驅動馬達131,藉此帶動使用者雙腳依照自己的意向做出相對應的動作。Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 , which respectively illustrate schematic diagrams of the intention detection and gait adjustment device 101 used in a mobile assist device 100 according to an embodiment. In the first In the figure, the mobility aid 100 includes an intentional manipulation crutches 110, a servo controller 120, and a lower limb assist robot 130. The intentional manipulation crutches 110 include a pair of crutches 111. Each of the crutches 111 has a pull-wire potentiometer 102a for adjusting the length of the drawstring 103 according to the user's intention vector to adjust the lower limb assisted robot. The motor 131 of 130 outputs an angle. Therefore, when the user wears the lower limb assisting robot 130, the sensing device mounted on the lower limb assisting robot 130 and each of the crutches 111 starts measuring physical signals such as distance, angle, pressure, center of gravity offset, or a combination thereof, and The motor 131 is driven according to the physical signals, thereby driving the user's feet to perform corresponding actions according to their intentions.

此外,在第1圖中,意向操縱拐杖110的底部例如設有一拐杖底部壓力感測裝置140,用以量測使用者作用於拐杖111的重力負荷,而下肢輔助機器人130的底部例如設有一左/右足底壓力感測裝置150,用以量測使用者作用於左/右足底的重力負荷。上述二種壓力感測裝置的形式不限,可以是電容式、電阻式、半導體式或壓電式。In addition, in FIG. 1, the bottom of the intentional manipulation crutches 110 is provided with, for example, a crutches bottom pressure sensing device 140 for measuring the gravity load of the user acting on the crutches 111, and the bottom of the lower limb assisting robot 130 is provided with, for example, a left / Right sole pressure sensing device 150 for measuring the gravity load of the user acting on the left/right sole. The two types of pressure sensing devices are not limited in form, and may be capacitive, resistive, semiconductor or piezoelectric.

在第2圖中,意向操縱拐杖110的把手部115上方的桿體112(或其他部位)上例如設有一距離量測裝置102,而下肢輔助機器人130的髖部132(或其他部位)例如設有一角度量測裝置104。距離量測裝置102包括一拉線式電位計102a以及一被拉繩103纏繞的捲線器102b。In FIG. 2, for example, a distance measuring device 102 is provided on the shaft 112 (or other portion) above the handle portion 115 of the intended steering cane 110, and the hip portion 132 (or other portion) of the lower limb assisting robot 130 is provided, for example. There is an angle measuring device 104. The distance measuring device 102 includes a pull-wire potentiometer 102a and a cord reel 102b wound by the pull cord 103.

上述拉線式電位計102a的形式不限,可以是線性電位計、旋轉電位計、滑線電位計或其他具有量測距離功能的編碼 器、感測器等。The above-mentioned wire type potentiometer 102a is not limited in form, and may be a linear potentiometer, a rotary potentiometer, a slide potentiometer or other code having a measuring distance function. , sensors, etc.

在本實施例中,距離量測裝置102以一拉繩103連接至下肢輔助機器人130,且於拉繩103被意向操縱拐杖110拉伸時,距離量測裝置102相對於拉繩103被拉伸的長度產生一位移感測訊號至伺服控制器120。此外,角度量測裝置104連接於拉繩103的一端,而拉繩103的另一端連接距離量測裝置102,當拉繩103隨著意向操縱拐杖110被水平及/或垂直轉動時,角度量測裝置104相對於拉繩103被轉動的角度產生一角度感測訊號至伺服控制器120。In the present embodiment, the distance measuring device 102 is coupled to the lower limb assisting robot 130 by a pull cord 103, and the distance measuring device 102 is stretched relative to the pull cord 103 when the pull cord 103 is intentionally manipulated by the walking stick 110. The length produces a displacement sensing signal to the servo controller 120. Further, the angle measuring device 104 is coupled to one end of the pull cord 103, and the other end of the pull cord 103 is coupled to the distance measuring device 102. When the pull cord 103 is rotated horizontally and/or vertically with the intentional manipulation of the crutch 110, the angular amount The angle at which the measuring device 104 is rotated relative to the angle at which the drawstring 103 is rotated produces an angle sensing signal to the servo controller 120.

此外,在第2圖中,意向操縱拐杖110的扣環113上例如設有一固定架114,距離量測裝置102可活動地以固定架114樞接於意向操縱拐杖110上,且拉繩103的一端例如具有一連接器105,連接器105例如以磁力或卡扣的方式固定至角度量測裝置104。連接器105的形態不限,可為一對以磁力相吸的磁鐵或其他可拆卸的結構,例如卡榫、鉤環、安全扣等。In addition, in FIG. 2, a retaining bracket 114 is disposed on the buckle 113 of the intent-operating crutches 110, and the distance measuring device 102 is movably pivotally coupled to the intent-operating crutches 110 by the mounting brackets 114, and the pull cords 103 are One end has, for example, a connector 105 that is fixed to the angle measuring device 104, for example, by magnetic force or snapping. The connector 105 is not limited in form, and may be a pair of magnetically attracted magnets or other detachable structures such as cassettes, shackles, safety buckles, and the like.

另外,在第2圖中,為了監測拉繩103是否處於可使用狀態,可於連接器105內設有一接觸感測器106,一旦拉繩103被強力拉扯而使連接器105分離時,接觸感測器106可相對於連接器105的分離產生一中斷訊號至伺服控制器120。伺服控制器120根據中斷訊號判斷拉繩103未處於可使用狀態,伺服控制器120中斷意向偵測或發出警示訊號給使用者。In addition, in FIG. 2, in order to monitor whether the drawstring 103 is in a usable state, a contact sensor 106 may be disposed in the connector 105. When the pull cord 103 is pulled strongly to separate the connector 105, the contact feeling The detector 106 can generate an interrupt signal to the servo controller 120 with respect to the separation of the connector 105. The servo controller 120 determines that the drawstring 103 is not in a usable state according to the interrupt signal, and the servo controller 120 interrupts the intention detection or sends an alert signal to the user.

在第3圖中,角度量測裝置104包括一第一電位計 116以及一第一固定架117,第一電位計116用以量測第一固定架117於第一旋轉方向(例如是垂直擺動的方向V)上的角度(即第一旋轉角度)。此外,角度量測裝置104更可包括一第二電位計118以及一第二固定架119,第二電位計118用以量測第二固定架119於第二旋轉方向(例如是水平擺動的方向H)上的角度(即第二旋轉角度)。上述第一電位計116及第二電位計118的形式不限,可以是旋轉電位計或其他具有量測角度功能的編碼器、感測器等。In FIG. 3, the angle measuring device 104 includes a first potentiometer 116 and a first holder 117, the first potentiometer 116 is configured to measure an angle (ie, a first rotation angle) of the first holder 117 in a first rotation direction (for example, a direction V of vertical swing). In addition, the angle measuring device 104 further includes a second potentiometer 118 and a second holder 119 for measuring the second mounting frame 119 in the second direction of rotation (for example, a horizontal swing direction). H) The angle above (ie the second angle of rotation). The first potentiometer 116 and the second potentiometer 118 are not limited in form, and may be a rotary potentiometer or other encoder, sensor or the like having a function of measuring an angle.

在第4圖,使用者的胸前例如裝設一重心偏移感測裝置160,用以偵測使用者身體10傾斜狀態,透過重心偏移感測訊號可以判斷使用者之重心並得知其意向,使下肢輔助機器人130依照使用著的意向做出相對應的動作,例如由站立到坐下、坐下到站立或一般行走等動作。重心偏移感測裝置160例如以至少1軸的加速規或陀螺儀來判斷使用者身體10偏移程度,例如量測使用者身體10傾斜、晃動、旋轉等動作,藉此判斷使用者意向與是否具有跌倒的可能性。In FIG. 4, a center of gravity shift sensing device 160 is disposed on the chest of the user to detect the tilt state of the user's body 10. The center of gravity of the user can be determined by the center of gravity shift sensing signal. The intention is to cause the lower limb assisting robot 130 to perform a corresponding action according to the intended intention, such as from standing to sitting, sitting down to standing or walking generally. The center-of-gravity displacement sensing device 160 determines the degree of deviation of the user's body 10 by, for example, an acceleration gauge or a gyroscope of at least one axis, for example, measuring the movement, tilting, rotation, and the like of the user's body 10, thereby determining the user's intention and Whether there is a possibility of falling.

接著,請參照第5A~5D圖,其分別繪示以上述的意向偵測與步態調整裝置101控制下肢輔助機器人130做出相對應的動作的示意圖。在第5A及5D圖中,當下肢輔助機器人130處於站立模式時,伺服控制器120以拉線式電位計102a量測拉繩103被拉伸的長度D,以調整下肢輔助機器人130於跨步時的步伐長度,使得下肢輔助機器人130可於平地上行走。拉繩103被 拉伸的長度D較長,跨步時的步伐長度較長;反之,跨步時的步伐長度較短。Next, please refer to FIG. 5A to FIG. 5D, which respectively show the corresponding actions of the lower limb assisting robot 130 controlled by the above-described intention detection and gait adjustment device 101. In FIGS. 5A and 5D, when the lower limb assisting robot 130 is in the standing mode, the servo controller 120 measures the length D at which the pull cord 103 is stretched by the pull-wire potentiometer 102a to adjust the lower limb assisting robot 130 to step. The length of the step allows the lower limb assisting robot 130 to walk on the ground. Pull cord 103 is The length D of the stretching is longer, and the length of the step when striding is longer; on the contrary, the length of the step when striding is shorter.

此外,伺服控制器120可根據電位計輸出的角度感測訊號,來調整下肢輔助機器人130於跨步時的上抬角度或下降角度。例如:在第5B及5C圖中,當使用者意欲上/下樓梯(坡)時,會將拐杖111先向前延伸至目標位置,且拐杖111與下肢輔助機器人130之間的拉繩103會開始伸長且垂直角度會開始變化,若樓梯或坡度較陡,第一電位計116所量測到的角度會較大;反之,量測到的角度會較小。因此,伺服控制器120可以第一電位計116量測第一固定架117於第一旋轉方向上的第一旋轉角度θ 1或θ 2,並根據第一固定架117的第一旋轉角度調整下肢輔助機器人130於跨步時的上抬角度或下降角度,使得下肢輔助機器人130能做出上/下樓梯(坡)的動作。In addition, the servo controller 120 can adjust the upward or downward angle of the lower limb assisting robot 130 when striding according to the angle sensing signal output by the potentiometer. For example, in the 5B and 5C diagrams, when the user intends to go up/down stairs (slope), the crutches 111 are first extended forward to the target position, and the drawstring 103 between the crutches 111 and the lower limb assisting robot 130 will The elongation begins and the vertical angle begins to change. If the stairs or slope is steep, the angle measured by the first potentiometer 116 will be larger; otherwise, the measured angle will be smaller. Therefore, the servo controller 120 can measure the first rotation angle θ 1 or θ 2 of the first holder 117 in the first rotation direction by the first potentiometer 116, and adjust the lower limb according to the first rotation angle of the first holder 117. The lifting angle or the descending angle of the assisting robot 130 at the time of striding enables the lower limb assisting robot 130 to perform the action of the up/down stairs (slopes).

接著,請參照第6A及第6B圖,其分別繪示行動輔具100預備由坐下模式改為站立模式的俯視及側視示意圖,而第7A及第7B圖分別繪示行動輔具100預備由站立模式改為坐下模式的俯視及側視示意圖。Next, please refer to FIGS. 6A and 6B , which respectively show a top view and a side view of the mobility aid 100 ready to change from the sitting mode to the standing mode, and FIGS. 7A and 7B respectively illustrate the mobility aid 100 preparation. A top and side view of the standing mode to the sitting mode.

在第6A及6B圖中,當使用者意欲站起來時,會將拐杖111先向後延伸至目標位置,且拉繩103與下肢輔助機器人130之間的水平角度會開始變化,此時,伺服控制器120進一步判斷第二固定架119的第二旋轉角度θ 3是否大於一第一閾值,若是,則驅動下肢輔助機器人130由坐下模式改為站立模式,若 否,則維持在坐下模式。In FIGS. 6A and 6B, when the user intends to stand up, the crutch 111 is extended backward to the target position, and the horizontal angle between the pull cord 103 and the lower limb assisting robot 130 starts to change. At this time, the servo control is performed. The device 120 further determines whether the second rotation angle θ 3 of the second holder 119 is greater than a first threshold, and if so, drives the lower limb assisting robot 130 to change from the sitting mode to the standing mode. No, it remains in the sitting mode.

同樣,在第7A及7B圖中,使用者意欲坐下來時,會將拐杖111先向後延伸至目標位置,且拉繩103與下肢輔助機器人130之間的水平角度會開始變化,此時,伺服控制器120進一步判斷第二固定架119的第二旋轉角度θ 4是否大於一第二閾值,若是,則驅動下肢輔助機器人130由站立模式改為坐下模式,若否,則維持在站立模式。Similarly, in the 7A and 7B drawings, when the user intends to sit down, the crutches 111 are extended backward to the target position, and the horizontal angle between the drawstring 103 and the lower limb assisting robot 130 starts to change. At this time, the servo The controller 120 further determines whether the second rotation angle θ 4 of the second holder 119 is greater than a second threshold, and if so, drives the lower limb assisting robot 130 to change from the standing mode to the sitting mode, and if not, maintains the standing mode.

另外,在第5B及5C圖中,當使用者意欲上/下樓梯時,會將拐杖111先向前延伸至目標位置,且拉繩103與下肢輔助機器人130之間的垂直角度會開始變化,此時,伺服控制器120進一步判斷第一固定架117的第一旋轉角度(θ 1或θ 2)若大於一第三閾值,則驅動下肢輔助機器人130由站立模式改為上/下樓模式,若小於第三閾值,表示使用者未上/下樓梯或在平地上,則驅動下肢輔助機器人130由站立模式改為行走模式。In addition, in FIGS. 5B and 5C, when the user intends to go up/down, the crutches 111 are first extended forward to the target position, and the vertical angle between the pull cord 103 and the lower limb assisting robot 130 starts to change. At this time, the servo controller 120 further determines that the first rotation angle (θ 1 or θ 2) of the first holder 117 is greater than a third threshold, and drives the lower limb assisting robot 130 to change from the standing mode to the up/down mode. If it is less than the third threshold, indicating that the user has not stepped up/down the stairs or is on the ground, the lower limb assisting robot 130 is driven from the standing mode to the walking mode.

再者,為了讓輔助機器人130根據使用者意向做出站立到坐下、坐下到站立、一般行走與上/下樓梯(坡)等動作,可藉由一拐杖底部壓力感測裝置140及/或一足部壓力感測裝置150,相對於拐杖/足底與地表間的壓力變化產生一壓力感測訊號,以判斷使用者的意向。或是,藉由一重心偏移感測裝置160,相對於人體重心偏移量產生一偏移感測訊號,以判斷使用者的意向。Furthermore, in order to allow the auxiliary robot 130 to perform standing, sitting, standing, walking, and up/down stairs (slopes) according to the user's intention, a crutches bottom pressure sensing device 140 and/or Or a foot pressure sensing device 150 generates a pressure sensing signal relative to the pressure change between the cane/foot and the ground to determine the user's intention. Alternatively, an offset sensing signal is generated by a center of gravity shift sensing device 160 to determine the user's intention relative to the human body weight shift.

例如:在第5A~5C圖中,當下肢輔助機器人130 處於站立模式,且拐杖111向前延伸至目標位置,並再次接觸地面時,此時,伺服控制器120進一步判斷壓力感測訊號若大於一第四閾值,則驅動下肢輔助機器人130由站立模式改為上/下樓模式或行走模式,若小於一第四閾值,則下肢輔助機器人130保持在站立模式。For example, in the 5A~5C diagram, when the lower limb assisted robot 130 When in the standing mode, and the crutch 111 extends forward to the target position and touches the ground again, at this time, the servo controller 120 further determines that the pressure sensing signal is greater than a fourth threshold, and drives the lower limb assisting robot 130 to change from the standing mode. For the up/down mode or the walking mode, if it is less than a fourth threshold, the lower limb assisting robot 130 remains in the standing mode.

或是,在第6A及6B圖中,當下肢輔助機器人130處於坐下模式,且拐杖111向後延伸至目標位置,並再次接觸地面時,此時,伺服控制器120進一步判斷壓力感測訊號若大於一第五閾值,則驅動下肢輔助機器人130由坐下模式改為站立模式,若小於第五閾值,則下肢輔助機器人130保持在坐下模式。Or, in FIGS. 6A and 6B, when the lower limb assisting robot 130 is in the sitting mode, and the crutch 111 extends rearward to the target position and contacts the ground again, at this time, the servo controller 120 further determines the pressure sensing signal. If it is greater than a fifth threshold, the lower limb assisting robot 130 is driven from the sitting mode to the standing mode, and if it is less than the fifth threshold, the lower limb assisting robot 130 is maintained in the sitting mode.

或是,在第7A及7B圖中,當下肢輔助機器人130處於站立模式,且拐杖111向後延伸至目標位置,並再次接觸地面時,此時,伺服控制器120進一步判斷壓力感測訊號若大於一第六閾值,則驅動下肢輔助機器人130由站立模式改為坐下模式,若小於第六閾值,則下肢輔助機器人130保持在站立模式。Alternatively, in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the lower limb assisting robot 130 is in the standing mode, and the crutch 111 extends rearward to the target position and contacts the ground again, at this time, the servo controller 120 further determines that the pressure sensing signal is greater than A sixth threshold value drives the lower limb assisting robot 130 to change from the standing mode to the sitting mode. If it is less than the sixth threshold, the lower limb assisting robot 130 remains in the standing mode.

另外,在第7A及7B圖中,伺服控制器120更進一步判斷偏移感測訊號若大於一第七閾值,則驅動下肢輔助機器人130由站立模式改為坐下模式,若小於第七閾值,則下肢輔助機器人130保持在站立模式。In addition, in the 7A and 7B, the servo controller 120 further determines that the offset sensing signal is greater than a seventh threshold, and drives the lower limb assisting robot 130 to change from the standing mode to the sitting mode. The lower limb assist robot 130 is then maintained in the standing mode.

或是,在第5A~5D圖中,當下肢輔助機器人130由站立模式改為上/下樓模式或行走模式時,伺服控制器120更進一步判斷偏移感測訊號若大於一第八閾值,則維持下肢輔助機器 人130在上/下樓模式或行走模式,若小於第八閾值,則下肢輔助機器人130再回到站立模式。Or, in the 5A-5D figure, when the lower limb assisting robot 130 is changed from the standing mode to the up/down mode or the walking mode, the servo controller 120 further determines that the offset sensing signal is greater than an eighth threshold. Maintain the lower limb auxiliary machine The person 130 is in the up/down mode or the walking mode, and if it is less than the eighth threshold, the lower limb assisting robot 130 returns to the standing mode.

以下將以流程示意圖來介紹各個操作模式的判斷流程,但本發明不限定其實施方式及態樣只有一種。請參照第8A及8B圖,其繪示依照一實施例之意向偵測與步態調整方法的流程示意圖。The judgment flow of each operation mode will be described below in the flowchart, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiment and the aspect. Please refer to FIGS. 8A and 8B , which illustrate a flow chart of an intention detection and gait adjustment method according to an embodiment.

首先,在步驟201中,先判斷下肢輔助機器人130的目前狀態為坐下模式或站立模式。在步驟202~203中,當下肢輔助機器人130處於坐下模式時,判斷各拐杖111的水平旋轉角度(AHcrutch)及各拐杖111對地面施加的壓力(Pcrutch)是否均大於預定的閾值,若是,進行步驟204,以調整下肢輔助機器人130的設定至一「坐下到站立」模式,並進行步驟207,以驅動下肢輔助機器人130由坐下模式改為站立模式。若否,進行步驟205,維持在坐下模式。First, in step 201, it is first determined that the current state of the lower limb assisting robot 130 is the sitting mode or the standing mode. In steps 202 to 203, when the lower limb assisting robot 130 is in the sitting mode, it is determined whether the horizontal rotation angle (AHcrutch) of each of the crutches 111 and the pressure applied to the ground by each of the crutches 111 are greater than a predetermined threshold, and if so, Step 204 is performed to adjust the setting of the lower limb assisting robot 130 to a "sit down to stand" mode, and step 207 is performed to drive the lower limb assisting robot 130 to change from the sitting mode to the standing mode. If not, proceed to step 205 to maintain the sitting mode.

在步驟207~208中,當下肢輔助機器人130處於站立模式時,判斷各拐杖111的水平旋轉角度(AHcrutch)、各拐杖111對地面施加的壓力(Pcrutch)及身體重心偏移量(GCbody)是否均大於預定的閾值,若是,進行步驟209,以調整下肢輔助機器人130的設定至一「站立到坐下」模式,並進行步驟202,以驅動下肢輔助機器人130由站立模式改為坐下模式。若否,則維持在站立模式或進行步驟210~214的判斷。In steps 207 to 208, when the lower limb assisting robot 130 is in the standing mode, it is determined whether the horizontal rotation angle (AHcrutch) of each of the crutches 111, the pressure applied to the ground by each of the crutches 111, and the body center of gravity offset (GCbody) are Both are greater than a predetermined threshold, and if so, step 209 is performed to adjust the setting of the lower limb assisting robot 130 to a "standing to sitting" mode, and step 202 is performed to drive the lower limb assisting robot 130 from the standing mode to the sitting mode. If not, the mode is maintained or the determination of steps 210-214 is performed.

在步驟210中,進一步判斷各拐杖111的垂直旋轉 角度(AVcrutch)及各拐杖111對地面施加的壓力(Pcrutch)是否均大於預定的閾值,若是,進行步驟211,以驅動下肢輔助機器人130由站立模式改為一上/下樓模式。若否,進行步驟212。在步驟212中,若拐杖111的垂直旋轉角度(AVcrutch)未大於預定的閾值,而拐杖111對地面施加的壓力(Pcrutch)大於預定的閾值時,進行步驟213,以驅動下肢輔助機器人130由站立模式改為一行走模式。在步驟214中,若拐杖111的垂直旋轉角度(AVcrutch)與拐杖111對地面施加的壓力(Pcrutch)均小於預定的閾值時,則維持在站立模式。In step 210, the vertical rotation of each crutches 111 is further determined. The angle (AVcrutch) and the pressure applied to the ground by each of the crutches 111 are both greater than a predetermined threshold. If so, step 211 is performed to drive the lower limb assisting robot 130 from the standing mode to an up/down mode. If no, proceed to step 212. In step 212, if the vertical rotation angle (AVcrutch) of the crutch 111 is not greater than a predetermined threshold, and the pressure applied by the crutches 111 to the ground is greater than a predetermined threshold, step 213 is performed to drive the lower limb assisting robot 130 to stand. The mode is changed to a walking mode. In step 214, if the vertical rotation angle (AVcrutch) of the crutch 111 and the pressure applied by the crutches 111 to the ground are both less than a predetermined threshold, the standing mode is maintained.

接著,請參照第8B圖。在步驟215中,使用者欲行走時,判斷拐杖111對地面施加的壓力(Pcrutch)、足底對地面施加的壓力(Pfoot)及身體重心偏移量(GCbody)是否均大於預定的閾值,若是,進行步驟217~218,開始量測拉繩103的長度,並依照拉繩103的長度輸出對應的步伐。若否,進行步驟216,使下肢輔助機器人130再回到站立模式。Next, please refer to Figure 8B. In step 215, when the user wants to walk, it is judged whether the pressure applied by the crutches 111 to the ground (Pcrutch), the pressure exerted by the sole on the ground (Pfoot), and the body center of gravity offset (GCbody) are both greater than a predetermined threshold. Steps 217 to 218 are performed to start measuring the length of the pull cord 103, and output corresponding steps according to the length of the pull cord 103. If not, proceed to step 216 to return the lower limb assisting robot 130 to the standing mode.

在步驟219中,使用者欲上/下樓梯(坡)時,判斷拐杖111對地面施加的壓力(Pcrutch)、足底對地面施加的壓力(Pfoot)及身體重心偏移量(GCbody)是否均大於預定的閾值,若是,進行步驟221~222,開始量測拉繩103轉動的角度,並依照拉繩103轉動的角度輸出對應的關節角度(上抬角度或下降角度),以上/下樓梯。若否,進行步驟220,使下肢輔助機器人130再回到站立模式。In step 219, when the user wants to go up/down (slope), it is judged whether the pressure applied by the crutches 111 to the ground (Pcrutch), the pressure exerted by the sole on the ground (Pfoot), and the body center of gravity offset (GCbody) are both If it is greater than the predetermined threshold, if yes, perform steps 221 to 222, start measuring the angle at which the drawstring 103 rotates, and output the corresponding joint angle (upward or descending angle) according to the angle of rotation of the drawstring 103, above/down stairs. If not, proceed to step 220 to return the lower limb assisting robot 130 to the standing mode.

在上述的任一步驟中,若偵測到與拉繩103的一端相連的一連接器105被分離或其他異常訊號,伺服控制器120可隨時中斷上述的意向偵測,以防止誤作動。In any of the above steps, if it is detected that a connector 105 connected to one end of the pull cord 103 is separated or other abnormal signals, the servo controller 120 may interrupt the above intention detection to prevent misoperation.

請參照第9A~9C圖,其繪示另一實施例之意向偵測與步態調整裝置的示意圖。不同之處在於:在第2圖中,距離量測裝置102設置於意向操縱拐杖110,並以拉繩103連接至角度量測裝置104,而角度量測裝置104設置於下肢輔助機器人130,並以拉繩103連接距離量測裝置102。在第9A圖中,角度量測裝置104及距離量測裝置102均設置於下肢輔助機器人130,並以拉繩103連接意向操縱拐杖110。在第9B圖中,距離量測裝置102及第二電位計118設置於意向操縱拐杖110,並以拉繩103連接至角度量測裝置104。在第9C圖中,距離量測裝置102設置於下肢輔助機器人130,並以拉繩103連接至角度量測裝置104,角度量測裝置104設置於意向操縱拐杖110,並以拉繩連接距離量測裝置102。Please refer to FIGS. 9A-9C for a schematic diagram of an intention detection and gait adjustment apparatus according to another embodiment. The difference is that in FIG. 2, the distance measuring device 102 is disposed to intentionally manipulate the crutch 110, and is connected to the angle measuring device 104 by the pull cord 103, and the angle measuring device 104 is disposed to the lower limb assisting robot 130, and The distance measuring device 102 is connected by a drawstring 103. In FIG. 9A, the angle measuring device 104 and the distance measuring device 102 are both disposed on the lower limb assisting robot 130, and the drawstring 103 is connected to the intent-oriented walking stick 110. In FIG. 9B, the distance measuring device 102 and the second potentiometer 118 are disposed to intentionally manipulate the crutch 110 and are connected to the angle measuring device 104 by the pull cord 103. In FIG. 9C, the distance measuring device 102 is disposed on the lower limb assisting robot 130, and is connected to the angle measuring device 104 by the pull cord 103. The angle measuring device 104 is disposed to intentionally manipulate the walking stick 110, and connects the distance with the drawstring. Measuring device 102.

上述實施例所揭露之意向偵測與步態調整裝置及方法,係利用拉繩連接於各拐杖與下肢輔助機器人之間,以偵測使用者的意向。拉繩量測功能在行走與上/下樓梯模式時被開啟,當使用者欲大步行走,拐杖跨距增加使拉繩的長度拉長,即可控制馬達增加擺動幅度;當使用者上樓梯或爬坡時,伺服控制器將依據拉繩角度上揚而控制馬達帶動下肢關節,調整上抬角度,下樓梯或下坡時亦然,控制馬達帶動下肢關節,調整下降角度。如此, 可隨著樓梯或坡度的斜率不同而調整使用者姿勢,以提昇下肢輔助機器人的性能。The intention detection and gait adjustment apparatus and method disclosed in the above embodiments are connected between each crutches and the lower limb assisting robot by using a drawstring to detect the intention of the user. The drawstring measurement function is turned on when walking and up/down stairs mode. When the user wants to walk too much, the span of the crutches increases to lengthen the length of the drawstring, so that the motor can be controlled to increase the swing range; when the user goes up the stairs Or when climbing the slope, the servo controller will control the motor to drive the lower limb joint according to the angle of the rope, and adjust the lifting angle. When the stairs are down or downhill, the motor is controlled to drive the lower limb joints and adjust the descending angle. in this way, The user's posture can be adjusted with the slope of the stairs or slope to improve the performance of the lower limb assisted robot.

綜上所述,雖然已以實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定本發明。本發明所屬技術領域中具有通常知識者,在不脫離本發明之精神和範圍內,當可作各種之更動與潤飾。因此,本發明之保護範圍當視後附之申請專利範圍所界定者為準。In summary, although the above has been disclosed by way of example, it is not intended to limit the invention. A person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

100‧‧‧行動輔具100‧‧‧Action aids

102a‧‧‧拉線式電位計102a‧‧‧Wire-type potentiometer

103‧‧‧拉繩103‧‧‧Drawstring

104‧‧‧角度量測裝置104‧‧‧Angle measuring device

110‧‧‧意向操縱拐杖110‧‧‧Intentional manipulation of crutches

111‧‧‧拐杖111‧‧‧ Crutches

115‧‧‧把手部115‧‧‧Hands

120‧‧‧伺服控制器120‧‧‧Servo Controller

130‧‧‧下肢輔助機器人130‧‧‧Lower limb assisted robot

131‧‧‧馬達131‧‧‧Motor

140‧‧‧拐杖底部壓力感測裝置140‧‧‧ Crutches bottom pressure sensing device

150‧‧‧足底壓力感測裝置150‧‧‧Foot pressure sensing device

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一種意向偵測與步態調整裝置,用於一行動輔具中,該行動輔具包括一意向操縱拐杖、一伺服控制器以及一下肢輔助機器人,該意向偵測與步態調整裝置包括:一距離量測裝置,包括一拉繩,該距離量測裝置連接該意向操縱拐杖與該下肢輔助機器人,且於該拉繩被拉伸時,該距離量測裝置相對於該拉繩被拉伸的長度產生一位移感測訊號至該伺服控制器;以及一角度量測裝置,連接該距離量測裝置,且於該拉繩被轉動時,該角度量測裝置相對於該拉繩被轉動的角度產生一角度感測訊號至該伺服控制器;其中該伺服控制器根據該位移感測訊號,調整該下肢輔助機器人於跨步時的步伐長度,且該伺服控制器根據該角度感測訊號,調整該下肢輔助機器人於跨步時的上抬角度或下降角度。An intention detection and gait adjustment device is used in a mobile aid, the action aid includes an intentional manipulation crutches, a servo controller and a lower limb assist robot, and the intention detection and gait adjustment device comprises: The distance measuring device includes a pull cord connecting the intentional manipulation crutches and the lower limb assisting robot, and when the drawstring is stretched, the distance measuring device is stretched relative to the drawstring The length generates a displacement sensing signal to the servo controller; and an angle measuring device coupled to the distance measuring device, and the angle measuring device is rotated relative to the cable when the cable is rotated Generating an angle sensing signal to the servo controller; wherein the servo controller adjusts a step length of the lower limb assisting robot during the step according to the displacement sensing signal, and the servo controller adjusts the signal according to the angle sensing signal The lower limb assists the robot in raising or lowering the angle when striding. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之意向偵測與步態調整裝置,其中該距離量測裝置設置於該意向操縱拐杖,並以該拉繩連接至該角度量測裝置,該角度量測裝置設置於該下肢輔助機器人,並以該拉繩連接該距離量測裝置。The intention detection and gait adjustment device according to claim 1, wherein the distance measuring device is disposed on the intentional manipulation crutches, and is connected to the angle measuring device by the drawstring, the angle measuring device The lower limb assisting robot is disposed, and the distance measuring device is connected by the drawstring. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之意向偵測與步態調整裝置,其中該角度量測裝置及該距離量測裝置均設置於該下肢輔助機器人,並以該拉繩連接意向操縱拐杖。The intention detecting and gait adjusting device according to claim 1, wherein the angle measuring device and the distance measuring device are both disposed on the lower limb assisting robot, and the walking stick is used to manipulate the walking stick. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之意向偵測與步態調整裝 置,其中該距離量測裝置設置於該下肢輔助機器人,並以該拉繩連接至該角度量測裝置,該角度量測裝置設置於該意向操縱拐杖,並以該拉繩連接該距離量測裝置。Intention detection and gait adjustment as described in item 1 of the patent application scope The distance measuring device is disposed on the lower limb assisting robot, and is connected to the angle measuring device by the drawstring, the angle measuring device is disposed on the intentional manipulation crutches, and the distance is measured by the drawstring Device. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之意向偵測與步態調整裝置,其中該距離量測裝置包括一拉線式電位計以及一被該拉繩纏繞的捲線器,該伺服控制器以該拉線式電位計量測由該捲線器中被拉出來的該拉繩的長度,以調整該下肢輔助機器人於跨步時的步伐長度。The intention detection and gait adjustment device according to claim 1, wherein the distance measuring device comprises a pull-wire potentiometer and a reel wound by the pull cord, the servo controller is pulled by the pull controller The line potential meter measures the length of the draw cord pulled from the reel to adjust the length of the step of the lower limb assisting robot during striding. 如申請專利範圍第5項所述之意向偵測與步態調整裝置,更包括一固定架,該距離量測裝置以該固定架樞接於該意向操縱拐杖上,且該拉繩的一端以一連接器固定至該角度量測裝置。The intention detection and gait adjustment device according to claim 5, further comprising a fixing frame, wherein the distance measuring device is pivotally connected to the intentional manipulation crutches, and one end of the pulling rope is A connector is secured to the angle measuring device. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之意向偵測與步態調整裝置,其中該角度量測裝置包括一第一電位計以及一第一固定架,該拉繩的一端及該連接器以該第一固定架樞接於該下肢輔助機器人,該伺服控制器以該第一電位計量測該第一固定架於第一旋轉方向上的第一旋轉角度,並根據該第一固定架的第一旋轉角度調整該下肢輔助機器人於跨步時的上抬角度或下降角度。The intention detecting and gait adjusting device according to claim 1, wherein the angle measuring device comprises a first potentiometer and a first fixing frame, and one end of the pulling rope and the connector are a fixing frame is pivotally connected to the lower limb assisting robot, and the servo controller measures the first rotation angle of the first fixing frame in the first rotation direction by the first potential, and according to the first position of the first fixing frame The rotation angle adjusts the upward or downward angle of the lower limb assisting robot when striding. 如申請專利範圍第7項所述之意向偵測與步態調整裝置,其中該角度量測裝置更包括一第二電位計以及一第二固定架,該拉繩的一端及該連接器以該第二固定架樞接於該第一固定架上,該伺服控制器以該第二電位計量測該第二固定架於第二旋 轉方向上的第二旋轉角度,並根據該第二固定架的第二旋轉角度調整該下肢輔助機器人的設定至一站立到坐下模式或一坐下到站立模式。The intention detecting and gait adjusting device according to claim 7, wherein the angle measuring device further comprises a second potentiometer and a second fixing frame, and one end of the pulling rope and the connector are The second fixing frame is pivotally connected to the first fixing frame, and the servo controller measures the second fixing frame to the second rotation by the second potential a second rotation angle in the direction of rotation, and adjusting the setting of the lower limb assisting robot to a standing to sitting mode or a sitting down to standing mode according to the second rotation angle of the second holder. 如申請專利範圍第8項所述之意向偵測與步態調整裝置,其中當該下肢輔助機器人處於一坐下模式時,該伺服控制器進一步判斷該第二固定架的第二旋轉角度是否大於一第一閾值,若是,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該坐下模式改為一站立模式,若否,則維持在該坐下模式;當該下肢輔助機器人處於該站立模式時,該伺服控制器進一步判斷該第二固定架的第二旋轉角度是否大於一第二閾值,若是,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該站立模式改為該坐下模式,若否,則維持在該站立模式。The intention detection and gait adjustment device according to claim 8, wherein the servo controller further determines whether the second rotation angle of the second holder is greater than when the lower limb assisting robot is in a sitting mode a first threshold, if yes, driving the lower limb assisting robot to change from the sitting mode to a standing mode, if not, maintaining the sitting mode; when the lower limb assisting robot is in the standing mode, the servo controller Further determining whether the second rotation angle of the second holder is greater than a second threshold, and if so, driving the lower limb assisting robot to change from the standing mode to the sitting mode, and if not, maintaining the standing mode. 如申請專利範圍第9項所述之意向偵測與步態調整裝置,其中該下肢輔助機器人處於該站立模式時,該伺服控制器進一步判斷該第一固定架的第一旋轉角度若大於一第三閾值,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該站立模式改為一上/下樓模式,若小於該第三閾值,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該站立模式改為一行走模式。The intention detection and gait adjustment device according to claim 9, wherein the servo controller further determines that the first rotation angle of the first holder is greater than one The three thresholds drive the lower limb assisting robot to change from the standing mode to an up/down mode, and if less than the third threshold, the lower limb assisting robot is driven to change from the standing mode to a walking mode. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之意向偵測與步態調整裝置,更包括一拐杖底部壓力感測裝置,相對於該意向操縱拐杖與地表間的壓力變化產生一壓力感測訊號至該伺服控制器,其中當該下肢輔助機器人處於該站立模式時,該伺服控制器進一 步判斷該壓力感測訊號若大於一第四閾值,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該站立模式改為該上/下樓模式或該行走模式,若小於一第四閾值,則該下肢輔助機器人保持在該站立模式;當該下肢輔助機器人處於該坐下模式時,該伺服控制器進一步判斷該壓力感測訊號若大於一第五閾值,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該坐下模式改為該站立模式,若小於該第五閾值,則該下肢輔助機器人保持在該坐下模式;當該下肢輔助機器人處於該站立模式時,該伺服控制器進一步判斷該壓力感測訊號若大於一第六閾值,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該站立模式改為該坐下模式,若小於該第六閾值,則該下肢輔助機器人保持在該站立模式。The intention detection and gait adjustment device according to claim 10, further comprising a crutches bottom pressure sensing device for generating a pressure sensing signal to the servo relative to the intentional manipulation of a pressure change between the crutches and the ground surface a controller, wherein when the lower limb assisting robot is in the standing mode, the servo controller enters a If it is determined that the pressure sensing signal is greater than a fourth threshold, the lower limb assisting robot is driven to change from the standing mode to the up/down mode or the walking mode, and if less than a fourth threshold, the lower limb assisting robot remains In the standing mode; when the lower limb assisting robot is in the sitting mode, the servo controller further determines that the pressure sensing signal is greater than a fifth threshold, and drives the lower limb assisting robot to change from the sitting mode to the standing a mode, if less than the fifth threshold, the lower limb assisting robot is maintained in the sitting mode; when the lower limb assisting robot is in the standing mode, the servo controller further determines that the pressure sensing signal is greater than a sixth threshold, Then, the lower limb assisting robot is driven to change from the standing mode to the sitting mode, and if less than the sixth threshold, the lower limb assisting robot remains in the standing mode. 如申請專利範圍第11項所述之意向偵測與步態調整裝置,更包括一重心偏移感測裝置,可相對於人體重心偏移量產生一偏移感測訊號至該伺服控制器,其中當該下肢輔助機器人處於該站立模式時,該伺服控制器進一步判斷該偏移感測訊號若大於一第七閾值,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該站立模式改為該坐下模式,若小於該第七閾值,則該下肢輔助機器人保持在該站立模式;當該下肢輔助機器人由該站立模式改為該上/下樓模式或該行走模式時,該伺服控制器進一步判斷該偏移感測訊號若大於一第八閾值,則維持該下肢輔助機器人在該上/下樓模式或該行走模式,若小於該第八閾值,則該下肢輔助機器人再回到該站立模式。The intention detection and gait adjustment device according to claim 11 further includes a gravity center shift sensing device that generates an offset sensing signal to the servo controller with respect to a human body weight offset. When the lower limb assisting robot is in the standing mode, the servo controller further determines that the offset sensing signal is greater than a seventh threshold, and drives the lower limb assisting robot to change from the standing mode to the sitting mode, if less than The seventh threshold value is that the lower limb assisting robot is maintained in the standing mode; and when the lower limb assisting robot is changed from the standing mode to the up/down mode or the walking mode, the servo controller further determines the offset sensing If the signal is greater than an eighth threshold, the lower limb assisting robot is maintained in the up/down mode or the walking mode. If the signal is less than the eighth threshold, the lower limb assisting robot returns to the standing mode. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之意向偵測與步態調整裝置,更包括一接觸感測器,相對於該連接器的分離產生一中斷訊號至該伺服控制器,用以監測該拉繩是否處於可使用狀態,若否,該伺服控制器中斷意向偵測。The intention detection and gait adjustment device according to claim 1, further comprising a contact sensor, wherein the separation of the connector generates an interrupt signal to the servo controller for monitoring the cable Whether it is in the usable state, if not, the servo controller interrupts the intention detection. 一種意向偵測與步態調整方法,用於一行動輔具中,該行動輔具包括一意向操縱拐杖、一伺服控制器以及一下肢輔助機器人,該意向偵測與步態調整方法包括:連接一拉繩於該意向操縱拐杖與該下肢輔助機器人之間,且於該拉繩被拉伸或被轉動時對應產生一位移感測訊號及/或一角度感測訊號至該伺服控制器;量測該拉繩被拉伸的長度,以調整該下肢輔助機器人於跨步時的步伐長度;以及量測該拉繩被轉動的角度,以調整該下肢輔助機器人於跨步時的上抬角度或下降角度。An intention detection and gait adjustment method is used in a mobile aid, the action aid includes an intentional manipulation crutches, a servo controller and a lower limb assisted robot, and the intention detection and gait adjustment methods include: a pull cord is disposed between the intentional manipulation crutches and the lower limb assisting robot, and correspondingly generates a displacement sensing signal and/or an angle sensing signal to the servo controller when the pulling rope is stretched or rotated; Measuring the length of the drawstring to be stretched to adjust the length of the step of the lower limb assisting robot during striding; and measuring the angle at which the drawstring is rotated to adjust the upward angle of the lower limb assisting robot when striding or Falling angle. 如申請專利範圍第14項所述之意向偵測與步態調整方法,其中該伺服控制器以一電位計量測由一捲線器中被拉出來的該拉繩的長度,以調整該下肢輔助機器人於跨步時的步伐長度。The intention detection and gait adjustment method according to claim 14, wherein the servo controller measures the length of the pull cord pulled out from a reel by a potential meter to adjust the lower limb assist The length of the step when the robot is striding. 如申請專利範圍第14項所述之意向偵測與步態調整方法,其中該拉繩的一端以一第一固定架樞接於該下肢輔助機器人,該伺服控制器以一第一電位計量測該第一固定架於第一旋轉方向上的第一旋轉角度,並根據該第一固定架的第一旋轉角度調整該下肢輔助機器人於跨步時的上抬角度或下降角度。The intention detection and gait adjustment method according to claim 14, wherein one end of the pull cord is pivotally connected to the lower limb assisting robot by a first fixing bracket, and the servo controller measures at a first potential Measuring a first rotation angle of the first fixing frame in the first rotation direction, and adjusting an upward lifting angle or a descending angle of the lower limb auxiliary robot when striding according to the first rotation angle of the first fixing frame. 如申請專利範圍第16項所述之意向偵測與步態調整方法,其中該拉繩以一第二固定架樞接於該第一固定架上,該伺服控制器以一第二電位計量測該第二固定架於第二旋轉方向上的第二旋轉角度,並根據該第二固定架的第二旋轉角度調整該下肢輔助機器人的設定至一站立到坐下模式或一坐下到站立模式。The intent detection and gait adjustment method according to claim 16, wherein the pull cord is pivotally connected to the first mount by a second fixing bracket, and the servo controller measures at a second potential Measuring a second rotation angle of the second fixing frame in the second rotation direction, and adjusting the setting of the lower limb auxiliary robot to a standing to sitting mode or a sitting to standing according to the second rotation angle of the second fixing frame mode. 如申請專利範圍第17項所述之意向偵測與步態調整方法,其中調整該下肢輔助機器人的設定至一站立到坐下模式或一坐下到站立模式的步驟如下:當該下肢輔助機器人處於該坐下模式時,判斷該第二固定架的第二旋轉角度是否大於一第一閾值,若是,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該坐下模式改為該站立模式,若否,則維持在該坐下模式;當該下肢輔助機器人處於該站立模式時,判斷該第二固定架的第二旋轉角度是否大於一第二閾值,若是,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該站立模式改為該坐下模式,若否,則維持在該站立模式。The method of intention detection and gait adjustment according to claim 17, wherein the step of adjusting the setting of the lower limb assisting robot to a standing to sitting mode or a sitting down to standing mode is as follows: when the lower limb assisting robot When in the sitting mode, determining whether the second rotation angle of the second holder is greater than a first threshold, and if so, driving the lower limb assisting robot to change from the sitting mode to the standing mode, and if not, maintaining The sitting mode; when the lower limb assisting robot is in the standing mode, determining whether the second rotation angle of the second holder is greater than a second threshold, and if so, driving the lower limb assisting robot to change from the standing mode to the sitting The lower mode, if not, is maintained in the standing mode. 如申請專利範圍第18項所述之意向偵測與步態調整方法,其中該下肢輔助機器人處於該站立模式時,該伺服控制器進一步判斷該第一固定架的第一旋轉角度若大於一第三閾值,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該站立模式改為一上/下樓模式,若小於該第三閾值,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該站立模式改為一行走模式。The intention detection and gait adjustment method according to claim 18, wherein the servo controller further determines that the first rotation angle of the first holder is greater than one when the lower limb assisting robot is in the standing mode The three thresholds drive the lower limb assisting robot to change from the standing mode to an up/down mode, and if less than the third threshold, the lower limb assisting robot is driven to change from the standing mode to a walking mode. 如申請專利範圍第19項所述之意向偵測與步態調整方法,更包括:量測該意向操縱拐杖與地表間的壓力變化,以產生一壓力感測訊號至該伺服控制器,其中當該下肢輔助機器人處於該站立模式時,該伺服控制器進一步判斷該壓力感測訊號若大於一第四閾值,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該站立模式改為該上/下樓模式或該行走模式,若小於一第四閾值,則該下肢輔助機器人保持在該站立模式;當該下肢輔助機器人處於該坐下模式時,該伺服控制器進一步判斷該壓力感測訊號若大於一第五閾值,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該坐下模式改為該站立模式,若小於該第五閾值,則該下肢輔助機器人保持在該坐下模式;當該下肢輔助機器人處於該站立模式時,該伺服控制器進一步判斷該壓力感測訊號若大於一第六閾值,則驅動該下肢輔助機器人由該站立模式改為該坐下模式,若小於該第六閾值,則該下肢輔助機器人保持在該站立模式。The intention detection and gait adjustment method described in claim 19, further comprising: measuring the intentional manipulation of a pressure change between the cane and the ground surface to generate a pressure sensing signal to the servo controller, wherein When the lower limb assisting robot is in the standing mode, the servo controller further determines that the pressure sensing signal is greater than a fourth threshold, and drives the lower limb assisting robot to change from the standing mode to the up/down mode or the walking mode. If the lower limb assisting robot is in the sitting mode, if the lower limb assisting robot is in the sitting mode, the servo controller further determines that the pressure sensing signal is greater than a fifth threshold. Driving the lower limb assisting robot to change from the sitting mode to the standing mode, and if less than the fifth threshold, the lower limb assisting robot remains in the sitting mode; when the lower limb assisting robot is in the standing mode, the servo controller Further determining that the pressure sensing signal is greater than a sixth threshold, driving the lower limb assisting robot to change from the standing mode to Sit down pattern, if smaller than the sixth threshold value, the lower extremity of the slave robot is held in the standing mode. 如申請專利範圍第20項所述之意向偵測與步態調整方法,更包括:量測人體重心偏移量,以產生一偏移感測訊號至該伺服控制器,其中當該下肢輔助機器人處於該站立模式時,該伺服控制器進一步判斷該偏移感測訊號若大於一第七閾值,則驅動該下肢輔助機 器人由該站立模式改為該坐下模式,若小於該第七閾值,則該下肢輔助機器人保持在該站立模式;當該下肢輔助機器人由該站立模式改為該上/下樓模式或該行走模式時,該伺服控制器進一步判斷該偏移感測訊號若大於一第八閾值,則維持該下肢輔助機器人在該上/下樓模式或該行走模式,若小於該第八閾值,則該下肢輔助機器人再回到該站立模式。The method of intention detection and gait adjustment according to claim 20, further comprising: measuring a human body weight offset to generate an offset sensing signal to the servo controller, wherein the lower limb assisting robot When in the standing mode, the servo controller further determines that the offset sensing signal is greater than a seventh threshold, and drives the lower limb auxiliary machine Changing the standing mode to the sitting mode, if less than the seventh threshold, the lower limb assisting robot remains in the standing mode; when the lower limb assisting robot is changed from the standing mode to the up/down mode or In the walking mode, the servo controller further determines that the offset sensing signal is greater than an eighth threshold, and maintains the lower limb assisting robot in the up/down mode or the walking mode, and if less than the eighth threshold, the The lower limb assisted robot returns to the standing mode. 如申請專利範圍第21項所述之意向偵測與步態調整方法,更包括:偵測與該拉繩的一端相連的一連接器的分離,以產生一中斷訊號至該伺服控制器,用以監測該拉繩是否處於一可使用狀態,若否,該伺服控制器中斷意向偵測。The method of intention detection and gait adjustment according to claim 21, further comprising: detecting a separation of a connector connected to one end of the cable to generate an interrupt signal to the servo controller, To monitor whether the drawstring is in a usable state, and if not, the servo controller interrupts the intention detection.
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