WO2005018525A1 - 装着式動作補助装置、装着式動作補助装置の制御方法および制御用プログラム - Google Patents
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- Wearable motion assist device control method of wearable motion assist device, and control program
- the present invention relates to a wearable movement assisting device that assists or substitutes for a wearer's movement, a method of controlling the wearable movement assisting device, and a control program, and in particular, can suppress a sense of discomfort given to the wearer.
- the present invention relates to a wearable motion assist device, a control method of the wearable motion assist device, and a control program.
- auxiliary devices include a device such as a wheelchair or a nursing care bed where a wearer rides and drives an actuator such as a motor by a switch to assist the insufficient force.
- an actuator such as a motor by a switch to assist the insufficient force.
- a so-called wearable motion assist device that is worn on a human being can generate necessary power at any time based on the intention of the wearer and does not require a caregiver. It is very convenient for rehabilitation of sick people and is expected to be put to practical use.
- Such a wearable motion assisting device controls an actuator arbitrarily according to the wearer's intention by detecting a myoelectric potential signal accompanying the muscle activity of the wearer and driving the actuator based on the detection result.
- the device has been proposed (SI: Takao Nakai, uwoong Lee, Hiroaki Kawamoto and Yoshiyuki Sankai,
- Non-Patent Document 1 a process for generating power in the actuator is started after detecting a myoelectric potential signal from the wearer. There is a possibility that the wearer may noticeably feel uncomfortable with the movement of the wearer. Therefore, conventionally, human actions are classified into a plurality of patterns (tasks), each task is divided into a plurality of predetermined minimum operation units (phases), and a current of a magnitude set in advance for each phase is divided.
- a device that drives and controls an actuator by supplying it has been proposed (Non-Patent Document 2 / 'Predictive Control Estimating Operator's Intention for
- Non Patent Literature 3 Hideo Lee, Yoshiyuki Sankai, ⁇ Phase
- the phase of the task of the wearer is estimated based on physical quantities such as joint angles detected from the wearer, and the actuator is controlled according to the estimated phase (autonomous control). By doing so, the discomfort caused by the delay in the timing of power application is reduced.
- Non-Patent Documents 2 and 3 are based on autonomous control. It was not possible to smoothly switch to the task phase, and there was a possibility that the wearer would feel something strange. [0007] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a wearable motion assisting device, a control method of the wearable motion assisting device, and a control program which can minimize a sense of discomfort given to a wearer. .
- the present invention has the following means.
- the present invention is a wearable motion assisting device that assists or acts on behalf of a wearer, comprising: a motion assistive wearer having an actuator for applying power to the wearer; A biological signal sensor for detecting, and a biological signal processing means for acquiring a neural transmission signal for operating the musculoskeletal system of the wearer and a myoelectric potential signal accompanying muscle activity from the biological signal detected by the biological signal sensor.
- the neural transmission signal and the myoelectric potential signal acquired by the biological signal processing means, an optional control means for generating a command signal for generating a power according to the intention of the wearer in the actuator, and an optional control means.
- Based on the generated command signal a current corresponding to the nerve transmission signal and a drive current corresponding to the myoelectric potential signal are generated, and the drive current is supplied to the actuator. Further comprising a step in which a Japanese ⁇ number.
- the control method of the wearable motion assisting device is characterized in that, when the motion assistive wearer having the actuator for applying power to the wearer is worn on the wearer, the biological signal of the wearer is From the detected biological signal, acquire a nerve transmission signal for operating the wearer's musculoskeletal system and a myoelectric potential signal associated with muscle activity, and use the acquired neural transmission signal and myoelectric potential signal to mount the device. Generates an optional command signal for generating power according to the intention of the user in the actuator, and based on the generated optional command signal, supplies the actuator with a current corresponding to the nerve transmission signal and a current corresponding to the myoelectric potential signal. It is characterized by supplying each.
- control program of the wearable motion assisting device of the present invention includes a computer for controlling the actuator, a process for detecting a biological signal of the wearer, and a musculoskeletal structure of the wearer from the biological signal. Generates power to the actuator according to the wearer's intention using the process for acquiring the nerve transmission signal for operating the system and the myoelectric potential signal accompanying the muscle activity, and using the acquired nerve transmission signal and myoelectric potential signal.
- Command signal for Generating a current corresponding to a nerve transmission signal and a current corresponding to a myoelectric potential signal based on the generated optional command signal, and supplying the generated current to an actuator. Is what you do.
- the wearable motion assisting device of the present invention has a physical quantity sensor that detects a physical quantity related to the motion of the wearer.
- the biological signal processing means amplifies a biological signal composed of a nerve transmission signal and a myoelectric potential signal, a first filter that extracts a neural transmission signal from the biological signal, and extracts a myoelectric potential signal from the biological signal. And a second filter.
- the drive current generating means includes a total current of a pulse current generated in response to the nerve transmission signal and a current generated substantially proportional to the myoelectric potential signal. Is supplied to the actuator, and the operation of the actuator is started by a pulse current.
- the driving current generating means when the drive current generating means starts supplying current to the actuator, the driving current generating means may increase the pulse so as to be larger than the lower limit value of the current capable of driving the actuator. It is characterized by generating a current or a total current.
- the reference parameter of each of a series of minimum motion units (phases) constituting the motion pattern of the wearer classified as a task, and the power supply rate by the actuator (Power assist rate) in a required correspondence relationship compares the physical quantity detected by the physical quantity sensor with the reference parameter stored in the database, and installs it. Estimate the phase of the task that the user is going to perform, define the power assist rate according to this phase based on the correspondence, and generate a command signal to generate the power at the power assist rate to the actuator. It is characterized by doing.
- the drive current generating means when the wearer operates by a reflex nerve, the drive current generating means generates a current for driving the actuator in a direction opposite to the motion for a predetermined time. And supplying a current for driving the actuator in the direction of operation.
- the generation is performed according to the nerve transmission signal.
- the total current of the generated pulse current and the current generated so as to be substantially proportional to the myoelectric potential signal is supplied to the actuator, and the operation of the actuator is started by supplying the noise current. is there.
- the pulse current or the total current is set so as to be larger than the lower limit of the current that can drive the actuator. It is characterized by supplying a current.
- a physical quantity related to the motion of the wearer is further detected, and the detected physical quantity signal and each motion pattern of the wearer classified as a task are configured.
- the phase of the task that the wearer is trying to perform is estimated by comparing the reference parameters of each of a series of minimum operation units (phases) to be performed, and a required power supply rate (power assist) corresponding to the phase is estimated.
- An optional command signal for causing the actuator to generate motive power having a rate of (ratio) is generated, and a drive current corresponding to the optional command signal is generated and supplied to the actuator.
- the current for driving the actuator in the opposite direction to the motion is changed for a predetermined time. After the supply, a current for driving the actuator in the direction of operation is supplied.
- the computer In the control program for the wearable motion assisting device of the present invention, the computer generates a noise current and a myoelectric potential signal that are generated in accordance with a neural transmission signal so as to be substantially proportional to the myoelectric potential signal.
- the present invention is characterized in that a total current with the current is supplied to the actuator, and a process for starting the operation of the actuator is performed by supplying a pulse current.
- the current when the computer starts to supply the current to the actuator, the current may be larger than the lower limit of the current that can drive the actuator. And a process for setting a pulse current or a total current is performed.
- the computer stores a series of minimum motion units (phases) constituting the motion pattern of the wearer classified as a task. ) And a process for accessing a database that stores the power application rate (power assist rate) by the actuator in a required correspondence relationship, and a process for detecting a physical quantity related to the movement of the wearer.
- the phase of the task that the wearer is going to perform is estimated, and the power assist rate according to this phase is determined based on the correspondence. And causing the actuator to generate a power having the power assist rate.
- the computer when the wearer operates by the reflex nerve, the computer supplies a predetermined drive current for driving the actuator in a direction opposite to the motion. After supplying the drive current for the above time, a process for supplying a drive current for driving the actuator in the direction of operation is performed.
- the wearable motion assisting device of the present invention includes a motion assisting wearer having an actuator for applying power to the wearer, a biological signal sensor for detecting a biological signal of the wearer, and a wearer.
- a physical quantity sensor for detecting a physical quantity related to the operation of the body, and an optional control means for generating a command signal for generating power to the actuator according to the intention of the wearer using the biological signal detected by the biological signal sensor; Compare the database that stores the reference parameters of each series of minimum motion units (phases) that compose the wearer's motion patterns classified as tasks, and the physical quantities detected by the physical quantity sensors and the reference parameters stored in the database.
- An autonomous control means for generating a command signal, a signal synthesizing means for synthesizing a command signal from the optional control means and a command signal from the autonomous control means, and a total signal according to the total command signal synthesized by the signal synthesizing means.
- a drive current generating means for generating a current and supplying the current to the actuator.
- the control method of the wearable motion assisting device is characterized in that, when the wearable motion assisting device having an actuator for applying power to the wearer is worn on the wearer, the wearer's biological signal And physical quantities related to the movements of the wearer.
- the phase of the task that the wearer is trying to perform is estimated, and the autonomous operation for generating the power corresponding to this phase to the actuator is performed. It is characterized by generating a command signal, synthesizing the generated optional command signal and autonomous signal, generating a current corresponding to the synthesized total command signal, and supplying the current to the actuator.
- control program of the wearable motion assisting device includes a computer for controlling the actuator, which detects a biological signal of the wearer and a physical quantity relating to the motion of the wearer. Processing, a process for generating an optional command signal for generating power according to the wearer's intention using the detected biological signal to the actuator, and a process for converting the detected physical quantity into a task of the wearer by classifying the detected physical quantity as a task.
- Estimating the phase that the wearer is going to perform by comparing it with each reference parameter of a series of minimum operation units (phases) that compose the motion pattern, and generating power corresponding to this phase to the actuator
- Current generates in accordance with the No. Mel in which characterized in that to perform the processing to be supplied to Akuchiyueta.
- the database stores the ratio (hybrid ratio) between the command signal from the optional control means and the command signal from the autonomous control means in accordance with the reference parameter of the phase and the required value.
- the signal synthesizing means receives signals from the optional control means according to the phase of the task estimated by the autonomous control means so that a hybrid ratio defined based on the correspondence relation is obtained. And a command signal from the autonomous control means.
- a nerve transmission signal for operating the musculoskeletal system of the wearer and a myoelectric potential signal accompanying muscle activity are obtained from the biological signal detected by the biological signal sensor.
- the drive current generating means is configured to be larger than the lower limit value of the current that can drive the actuator when starting to supply current to the actuator. , A pulse current or a total current.
- the database stores the reference parameters of each phase and the required power application rate (power assist rate) by the actuator so as to have a required correspondence.
- the signal synthesizing means defines a power assist rate according to the task phase estimated by the autonomous control means based on the correspondence, and a command signal from the optional control means to satisfy the power assist rate. And a command signal for autonomous control means.
- the drive current generating means when the wearer operates by the reflex nerve, the drive current generating means generates a current for driving the actuator in a direction opposite to the motion for a predetermined time. And supplying a current for driving the actuator in the direction of operation.
- the ratio (hybrid ratio) between the optional command signal and the autonomous command signal is set so as to have a required correspondence relationship with each reference parameter of the phase.
- the hybrid ratio according to the estimated task phase is defined based on the correspondence, and the total command signal is synthesized so as to achieve the hybrid ratio.
- the nerve transmission signal is set to be larger than the lower limit of the current that can drive the actuator. And supplying a total current of the corresponding current or the current corresponding to the myoelectric potential signal.
- the ratio of power to be applied to the wearer is previously associated with each reference parameter of the phase, and the estimated phase of the task is calculated.
- the special feature is to set the total command signal so that the power assist ratio is adjusted to the power assist ratio.
- the wearer can use the reflexes.
- a driving current for driving the actuator in a direction opposite to the operation is generated for a predetermined time, and then the actuator is driven in the direction of the operation.
- the computer for controlling the actuator is provided with a phase ratio (hybrid ratio) between the optional command signal and the autonomous command signal.
- the wearer is trying to do this by processing the database to access the database stored so that it has the required correspondence with each of the reference parameters, and comparing the detected physical quantities with the reference parameters stored in the database.
- the hybrid ratio according to the phase is defined based on the correspondence, and processing for synthesizing the total command signal so as to achieve the hybrid ratio is performed. Things.
- the control program for the wearable motion assisting device of the present invention when the current supply to the actuator is started, the computer is controlled so that the current becomes larger than the lower limit value of the current that can drive the actuator. And a process for setting a pulse current or a total current is performed.
- the computer stores, in the computer, each reference parameter of a series of minimum motion units (phases) constituting a wearer's motion pattern classified as a task.
- a process for setting a value is a process for setting a value.
- the drive current for driving the actuator in the opposite direction to the motion is determined by the computer. After the time is generated, a process for driving the actuator in the direction of operation is performed.
- a myoelectric potential signal and a neural transmission signal that precedes it or are located at the head of the myoelectric potential signal are acquired from the biological signal, and the acquired neural transmission signal is acquired as an acknowledgment.
- the signal as a signal for starting driving of the actuator (trigger signal)
- the actuator can be operated promptly when the current supply to the actuator is started. For this reason, a smooth operation can be obtained without a sense of incongruity without feeling a delay at the start of the wearable motion assist device.
- an estimation is made by comparing an optional command signal for causing the actuator to generate power according to the intention of the wearer with a detected physical quantity and reference parameters stored in a database. Since the actuator is synthesized with an autonomous command signal for generating power corresponding to the phase of the task performed on the actuator, the actuator can be started quickly and the voluntary operation can be performed smoothly without a sense of incongruity. it can.
- the hybrid ratio of the optional command signal and the autonomous command signal by controlling the hybrid ratio of the optional command signal and the autonomous command signal, optimal operation assistance is provided for the wearer's muscular strength and the like without delay in starting the power assistance. It can be performed.
- the hybrid ratio By extracting the hybrid ratio stored in the database for each phase, the hybrid ratio can be changed automatically. As a result, smoother movement can be achieved with a hybrid ratio suitable for each operation.
- the total current of the pulse current generated in response to the nerve transmission signal and the current generated so as to be substantially proportional to the myoelectric potential signal is supplied to the actuator, and ⁇
- the pulse current or total current is less than the actuator startable current
- the pulse current is amplified so that the pulse current or total current is equal to or greater than the actuator drive startable current. , The actuation of the actuator can be started.
- the actuator when performing an operation by a reflex nerve, the actuator is driven for a predetermined time in the opposite direction immediately before driving in the operation direction, thereby utilizing the reflex nerve of the wearer.
- the operation can be made smooth.
- the actuator generates a power having a power assist rate corresponding to the phase of the task estimated by comparing the physical quantity with the reference parameter, so that the wearer with different physical strength can be provided.
- Optimal power can be applied to the vehicle for power assist.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the entire configuration of a wearable motion assist device.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a movement assisting attachment.
- FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a wearable motion assist device according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a configuration of a biological signal processing means and a processing of a biological signal (a nerve transmission signal and a myoelectric potential signal are separated) by the configuration.
- FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing another example of the configuration of the biological signal processing means and the processing of the biological signal (the neural transmission signal and the myoelectric potential signal are superimposed) by the configuration.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control method according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a driving current obtained from a biological signal in which a nerve transmission signal and a myoelectric potential signal are separated, and FIG. 7 (a) shows that the pulse current does not overlap with the driving current and the pulse current is
- FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a state where the drive startable current is less than It, and FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the pulse current in the state of FIG.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing another example of a driving current obtained by obtaining a biological signal force on which a nerve transmission signal and a myoelectric potential signal are superimposed.
- FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the total current (corresponding to the rise) is less than the drive startable current It, and
- FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the total current in the state of FIG.
- FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of controlling a power assist ratio in the wearable motion assist device of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing examples of tasks and phases.
- FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating a process of estimating a phase therein, wherein FIG. 3A is a diagram schematically illustrating a database of tasks and phases for each motion of a wearer, and FIG. Fig. 3 (c) shows all phases (Al, A2, A3, ⁇ , ⁇ 1). , ⁇ 2, ⁇ 3 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ , CI, C2, C3 "')) in a matrix form.
- FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating control of a power assist rate in the control method according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 13 is a block diagram illustrating a wearable motion assist device according to a second embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a control method according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing an example of controlling a power assist rate in the wearable motion assist device of the second embodiment.
- FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating control of a power assist rate in the control method according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control device according to a second embodiment.
- FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing another improved example of driving current generation.
- FIG. 19 is a graph showing experimental results when a pulse current according to a nerve transmission signal was added in Example 1, (a) is a graph showing a change in the rotation angle ⁇ of the knee, and (b) is an amplified graph. A graph showing a change in a biological signal, and (c) is a graph showing a torque of a knee factor.
- FIG. 20 is a graph showing experimental results when a pulse current according to a nerve transmission signal is not added in Example 1, (a) is a graph showing a change in the rotation angle ⁇ of the knee, and (b) is an amplified signal. A graph showing a change in a biological signal, and (c) is a graph showing a torque of a knee factor.
- FIG. 21 is an experimental result of an example of a torque of a knee actuator obtained by control for combining an optional command signal and an autonomous command signal in Example 2, and (a) is a graph showing a phase number; ) Is a graph showing changes in knee rotation angle ⁇ , (c) is a graph showing changes in knee tonnolek by autonomous control, (d) is a graph showing changes in knee tonnolek by voluntary control, (e) hybrid control It is a graph which shows the change of the knee tonolek by (autonomous control + voluntary control).
- Example 2 control for combining an optional command signal and an autonomous command signal was performed.
- the experimental results of another example of the torque of the knee actuator obtained from the experiment (a) is a graph showing the phase number, (b) is a graph showing the change in the rotation angle ⁇ of the knee, and (c) is an autonomous control.
- the wearable motion assisting device includes a motion assisting device having an actuator, a biological signal sensor for detecting a biological signal of a wearer, and a biological signal for acquiring a nerve transmission signal and a myoelectric signal from the biological signal.
- a signal processing means an optional control means for using the nerve transmission signal and the myoelectric potential signal, and a command signal for generating a command signal for generating power according to the wearer's intention to the actuator, and an optional control means.
- Drive current generating means for generating currents according to the neural transmission signal and the myoelectric potential signal based on the instruction signal, and supplying the currents to the actuator. If the actuator generates power with a power assist rate corresponding to the phase of the task that the wearer intends to perform, a physical quantity sensor that detects a physical quantity related to the wearer's movement is provided in the wearable motion assist device. Install.
- FIG. 1 schematically shows an example of a drive system (hard system).
- This wearable motion assist device includes a motion assist wearer 2 (one leg is not shown) to be worn on the lower body of a human (hereinafter also referred to as a wearer) and a biological signal a from the lower body (for example, a thigh). 221 that detects the center of gravity of the wearer 1 attached to the sole of the foot, and the biological signal force detected by the biological signal sensor 221 Nerve transmission signal b and myoelectric signal c , A control device 20 for controlling the driving of the actuator 201 of the motion assistive device 2 based on the nerve transmission signal b and the myoelectric potential signal c, and a control device 20 actuator 201, etc. As shown in FIG.
- the motion assist attachment 2 includes a waist joint 203a that rotatably joins the upper arm 202a and the intermediate arm 202b to each other.
- Actuator 201b provided on joint 203b.
- the middle arm 202b and the lower arm 202c are provided with fixing devices 205a and 205b such as Velcro (registered trademark) which are fixed to the thigh and calf of the wearer 1.
- Each of the motors 201a and 201b includes a motor and a reduction gear.
- the upper arm 202a is fixed to a waist 204 which is wound around and fixed to the body of the wearer 1.
- the upper edge of the back side of the waist 204 is provided with a projection 204a which is opened up and down, and the opening of the projection 204a is provided with a lower projection 220a of a bag 220 containing the control device 20 and the power supply 21 and the like.
- the heel 205 has an integral shape that completely covers the heel of the wearer 1.One side wall extends higher than the other side, and an ankle joint 203c is attached to the upper end thereof. ing. For this reason, all the loads of the motion assistive attachment device 2 and the bag 220 are supported by the heel portion 205, and are not applied to the wearer 1.
- FIG. 3 shows a control system of the wearable motion assist device of the first embodiment.
- the wearer 1 and the movement auxiliary wearer 2 constitute a human-machine system 10.
- the control device 20 has optional control means 4.
- a biological signal sensor 221 for detecting the biological signal a of the wearer 1 is connected to an input terminal of the optional control means 4, and a drive current generating means 5 is connected to an output terminal of the optional control means 4. I have.
- the drive current generating means 5 is connected to actuators 201a and 201b (hereinafter, collectively referred to as actuators 201) of the movement assisting attachment 2.
- the wearing-type motion assisting device of the first embodiment requires a biological signal sensor 221 that detects a biological signal a from the wearing person 1 in a state of being worn by the human 1.
- the biosignal sensor 221 is usually attached to the skin of the wearer 1, but may be embedded in the body.
- a plurality of the center-of-gravity sensors 222 are attached to the soles of the feet, and by detecting which center-of-gravity sensor 222 is the heaviest, the motion direction of the human body can be predicted.
- a sensor for obtaining a signal indicating a state of operation of the wearer 1 a force sensor, a torque sensor, a current sensor, an angle sensor, an angular velocity sensor, an acceleration sensor, Floor reaction force sensor, etc.
- sensors for obtaining external information for example, presence or absence of obstacles
- CCD laser sensor, infrared sensor, ultrasonic sensor, etc.
- nerve transmission signal b and muscle A sensor a body temperature sensor, a pulse sensor, an electroencephalogram sensor, a cardiac potential sensor, a perspiration sensor, etc.
- the biological signal a detected by the biological signal sensor 221 has a nerve transmission signal b and a myoelectric signal c.
- the neural transmission signal b can be said to be a communication signal, and (i)
- the nerve transmission signal b is obtained by amplifying the biological signal
- Hz several kHz can be extracted by a band-pass filter 32.
- the filters are connected in parallel, but the present invention is not limited to this. Both filters may be connected in series.
- the nerve transmission signal b may overlap not only at the head of the myoelectric potential signal c, but also at the head and thereafter. In this case, only the head of the nerve transmission signal b should be used for generating a pulse current described later.
- Each of the currents is generated by the drive current generating means 5 with the command signal d obtained by smoothing the signal from the biological signal processing means 3 as an input.
- the neural transmission signal b has a narrow width, so that the pulse is generated only by smoothing, and the current generated by the driving current generating means 5 based on the nerve transmission signal b is also pulsed.
- the current (pulse current) obtained based on the nerve transmission signal b may be a rectangular wave.
- the myoelectric potential signal c has a wide width as shown in FIG. 5, the smoothing results in a mountain-like shape that is substantially proportional to the myoelectric potential.
- the current generated by this also has a mountain shape.
- the actuator 201 When the total current of the pulse current generated based on the nerve transmission signal b and the current generated proportionally based on the myoelectric potential signal c is supplied to the actuator 201, the current is proportional to the total current.
- Actuator 201 generates a tonolek of a size that is large.
- the total current is set to rise with a sufficiently large current. Therefore, the actuator 201 is driven without delay by the wearer 1's intention to move, and the wearer 1 can perform the operation according to his / her own intention without any discomfort.
- the force that shows the pulse current particularly large in Figs. 4 and 5 is to emphasize its role, and shows the relationship between the actual pulse current and the drive current obtained from the myoelectric potential signal c. is not.
- the magnitude of each current can be appropriately set according to the feeling of the wearer 1 during operation.
- the optional control means 4 has a function of using the nerve transmission signal b and the myoelectric potential signal c to generate a command signal d for causing the actuator 201 to generate power according to the intention of the wearer 1.
- proportional control can be applied.
- the command signal value and the drive current value have a proportional relationship by the proportional control, and the drive current value and the torque value generated by the actuator 201 have a proportional relationship due to the characteristics of the actuator 201. Therefore, by generating the required command signal d by the optional control means 4, the power assist rate can be controlled to a desired value.
- a combination of proportional control, differential control and / or integral control may be applied as a control law in the optional control means 4.
- the power assist ratio is a distribution ratio between the force generated by the wearer 1 and the force generated by the wearing device 2, and is adjusted manually or automatically.
- This power assist ratio may be a positive value or a negative value.
- a positive assist rate the force generated by the wearer 2 added to the force generated by the wearer 1
- a negative assist rate the force generated by the wearer 2 is subtracted from the force generated by the wearer 1 (i.e., The load 1 is applied to the wearer 1), and the wearer 1 must generate a force higher than normal.
- the drive current generating means 5 When the command signal d from the optional control means 4 is input, the drive current generating means 5 generates a current corresponding to the nerve transmission signal b and a drive current corresponding to the myoelectric potential signal c based on the command signal d.
- the actuator 201 is driven by generating them and supplying them to the actuator 201.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a control method according to the first embodiment.
- the movement assisting wearing tool 2 having the actuator 201 for imparting power to the wearer 1 is attached to the human 1 (ST501).
- the biological signal a of the wearer 1 is detected (ST502).
- the biological signal processing means 3 acquires the nerve transmission signal b and the myoelectric potential signal c from the biological signal a (ST503), and uses the acquired neural transmission signal b and myoelectric potential signal c.
- an optional command signal dl for generating a motion in accordance with the intention of the wearer 1 in the actuator 201 is generated (ST504).
- the optional command signal dl includes a command signal d for generating a pulse current corresponding to the nerve transmission signal b and a command signal d for generating a drive current proportional to the myoelectric signal c.
- the drive current generation means 5 By inputting each command signal d to the drive current generation means 5, the drive current generation means 5 generates a current to be supplied to the actuator 201.
- Other signals for example, signals obtained from sensors other than the biological signal sensor 221 described in the first embodiment
- the same signals as described above can be used as other signals unless otherwise specified.
- the pulse current (when the pulse current and the drive current are not superimposed) according to the nerve transmission signal b or the panelless current If the total current with the drive current (when the pulse current and the drive current are superimposed on each other) is less than the lower limit, the pulse current does not help to quickly start the actuator 201 and the drive current Actuator 201 does not start driving until the lower limit is reached. In this case, there is a considerable delay between when the cerebrum of the wearer 1 emits a signal for starting the movement (nerve transmission signal b) and when the movement assist device is started, and the discomfort given to the wearer 1 is large. Becomes. In order to solve this, it is preferable to start driving the actuator 201 immediately according to the pulse current corresponding to the nerve transmission signal b.
- FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a driving current obtained from a biological signal in which a nerve transmission signal and a myoelectric potential signal are separated.
- FIG. FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the current is less than the drive startable current It
- FIG. 4B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the pulse current in the state of FIG.
- Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram showing another example of a drive current obtained from a biological signal on which a nerve transmission signal and a myoelectric potential signal are superimposed.
- Total current (rise FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the current S is smaller than the drive startable current It, and FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the total current in the state of FIG.
- the actuator 201 needs to have a quick start-up torque in order to assist the movement of the wearer 1 without delay. Is preferably generated.
- the pulse current 82 and the drive current 81 do not overlap as shown in FIG. 7A, and the pulse current 83 does not overlap with the drive current 81 as shown in FIG. 8A.
- the pulse current 82 (or pulse current 83 + drive current 81) is not equal to or more than the lower limit It of the drive startable current of the actuator 201 (No in ST505) ), And the pulse currents 82 and 83 so that the pulse current 82 (or pulse current 83 + drive current 81) is equal to or greater than the lower limit It (see Figures 7 (b) and 8 (b)).
- the width of the pulse currents 82 and 83 is increased as needed (to be longer than the time corresponding to the nerve transmission signal b).
- a process of detecting a biological signal a ST502
- a process of obtaining a nerve transmission signal b and a myoelectric potential signal c from the biological signal a ST503
- a process (ST504) for generating an optional command signal dl for causing the actuator 201 to generate power according to the intention of the wearer 1 using b and the myoelectric potential signal c, and based on the generated optional command signal dl.
- a control program for generating a pulse current corresponding to the nerve transmission signal b and a drive current corresponding to the myoelectric potential signal c and supplying the generated drive current to the actuator 201 ST506, ST507
- control device 20 for example, a storage device such as a CPU, a hard disk and a RAM, and a computer such as a personal computer having an input / output device
- the control device 20 can be stored in the bag 220, but if necessary, it can be placed outside the wearable motion assist device. It is also possible to arrange and wirelessly transmit and receive signals to and from the wearable motion assist device.
- FIG. 9 shows that the task phase is estimated from physical quantities related to the motion of the wearer 1 when the optional control of the actuator 201 is performed in the wearable motion assisting device of the first embodiment, and the estimated phase
- An example is shown in which the actuator generates a power that has a power assist ratio corresponding to the above.
- the wearable motion assisting device of FIG. 9 the same parts as those of the wearable motion assisting device of FIG. 3 are given the same reference numerals, and similar parts are given the same reference numerals.
- a task is a classification of each motion pattern of the wearer, and a phase is a series of minimum motion units that constitute each task.
- FIG. 10 illustrates forces as examples of basic movements of human 1 such as walking (task A), rising (task B), sitting (task C), and climbing or descending stairs (task D).
- the tasks are not limited to these.
- Each task consists of the above phases.
- walking task A includes phase 1 in which both feet are in front, phase 2 in which the right foot is in front, phase 3 in which the left foot is in front and both feet are in alignment, It consists of phase 4 with the left foot forward.
- phase 'Phase Sequence' Such a series of phases.
- the appropriate power to assist the wearer 1 in movement varies from phase to phase. Therefore, by assigning different power assist rates PARI, PAR2, PAR3, and PAR4 to each of the phases 114, optimal motion assistance can be performed for each phase.
- the rotation angle and angular velocity, walking speed and acceleration, posture, center of gravity movement, and the like of each joint in each phase are determined.
- a typical walking pattern for each person is fixed, and when walking in that pattern, it feels most natural. Therefore, the rotation angles and angular velocities of each person's joints can be empirically determined for all phases of all tasks, and stored in the database as reference parameters (reference rotation angles and angular velocities). .
- the wearable motion assist device shown in FIG. 9 is a human-machine system including a wearer 1 and a motion assist wear device 2.
- the 10 and a living body that acquires a nerve transmission signal b and a myoelectric potential signal c from the biological signal a of the wearer 1. It has signal processing means 3 and a database 6 in which power assist ratios PAR and the like assigned to each phase are stored together with reference parameters for each phase. Further, together with the biological signal a (including the nerve transmission signal b and the myoelectric potential signal c), the physical quantity detected by the physical quantity sensor 13 (the rotation angle and angular velocity of each joint, the walking speed and acceleration, the posture, the movement of the center of gravity, etc. And, if necessary, generate an optional command signal d (including a power assist rate PAR, etc.) obtained by acquiring the physical quantity and comparing the acquired physical quantity with the reference parameter of the database 6. It has an optional control means 14 and a drive current generation means 5 for generating a drive current for the actuator 201 of the movement auxiliary mounting tool 2 according to a command signal d of the optional control means 14.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a task that the wearer 1 is going to perform by comparing the physical quantity with the reference parameter, and a process of estimating a phase in the task.
- FIG. Fig. 2 (b) shows the rotation angle of the knee ⁇ and angular velocity ⁇ ', the rotation angle of the hip ⁇ and angular velocity ⁇ ', and the center of gravity position COG and the center of gravity position COG '.
- (C) schematically shows a state in which all phases (Al, A2, A3 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ , B1, B2, ⁇ 3 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ , CI, C2, .3 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ) are extracted in a matrix.
- the tasks and phases shown in FIG. 11A are those shown in FIG. Task A (walking), task B (rising), task C (sitting) in the example are a series of phases (phase Al, phase A2, phase A3, phase B1, phase B2, phase ⁇ 3 ⁇ ⁇ Etc.).
- the measured physical quantity and the reference parameter are compared at fixed short time intervals.
- the comparison is made for a series of phases in all tasks (A, B, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ). That is, as shown in FIG. 11 (c), all phases (Al, A2, A3,..., Bl, B2, ⁇ 3,. , C3 ''') are extracted in a matrix and compared with measured physical quantities.
- FIG. 12 shows a control method for controlling the power assist ratio PAR as another example of the first embodiment.
- ST601, ST602, and ST604-606 in FIG. 12 are substantially the same as ST501 505a in FIG. 6, and therefore description thereof will be omitted, and the steps of ST607-612 will be mainly described here.
- the physical quantity sensor 13 detects the physical quantity of the human-machine system 10 (ST603).
- the physical quantity sensor 13 for the physical quantity such as the rotation angle and angular velocity of each joint, walking speed and acceleration, posture, etc. is attached to the motion assist attachment 2, but the physical quantity sensor 13 for the physical quantity such as the movement of the center of gravity is directly attached to the wearer 1. That's good ,.
- the physical quantities are sequentially compared with the reference parameters of each phase of each task stored in the database 6 (ST607).
- all tasks and their phases exist in a matrix, so that the measured values of physical quantities and the reference parameters of each phase are, for example, Al, A2, A3 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ , B l, B2, ⁇ 3 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ , CI, C2, C3 Compare in order of '''.
- the reference parameters are set so that they do not overlap between the phases of all tasks (referred to simply as "tasks / phases"), so when comparing with the reference parameters of all task phases,
- the phase of the task having the reference parameter that matches the measured value of the physical quantity is known (ST608).
- the number of matches required for the judgment is set in advance, and when that number is reached (ST609), the phase of the task corresponding to the measured physical quantity is estimated. Yes (ST610).
- the power assist rate PAR assigned to the phase corresponding to the operation to be assisted is specified, and the power that becomes the power assist rate PAR is generated in the actuator 201.
- the optional command signal d is adjusted in such a manner (ST611).
- the drive current generation means 5 generates a current (total current) according to the adjusted optional command signal d, and drives the actuator 201 by supplying this total current (ST612).
- a process for detecting the biological signal a of the wearer 1 (ST602), a process for detecting the physical quantity of the human mechanical system 10 (ST603), the detected physical quantity and each task
- the phase that the wearer is going to perform is estimated (ST 610), and the actuator is made to generate the power that provides the power assist ratio PAR according to the estimated phase.
- a control program for performing a process of generating an optional command signal d (ST611) and a process of generating a current corresponding to the optional command signal d and supplying the current to the actuator (ST612). It is stored in the storage device of the control device 20A of the auxiliary device.
- the optional command signal d is generated so that the power assist ratio PAR optimized for each phase is obtained, and power is supplied in accordance with the optional command signal d, whereby smoothness is achieved. It is possible to assist the operation of the actuator by using the pulse current according to the nerve transmission signal b to start the actuation of the actuator. Can be.
- the wearable movement assisting device of the second embodiment includes a movement assisting wearing device 2 having an actuator 201 and a biological signal sensor 221 for detecting a biological signal a of the wearer 1. And a physical quantity sensor 13 for detecting the physical quantity of the human-machine system 10, a biological signal a detected by the physical quantity sensor 13, and a command for generating power to the actuator 201 according to the intention of the wearer 1.
- Optional control means 14 for generating a signal d (optional command signal dl).
- a database 6 storing a series of minimum motion units (phases) constituting each motion pattern of the wearer 1 classified as a task, and a physical quantity detected by the physical quantity sensor 13 and stored in the database 6
- a command signal d autonomous command signal d2
- Command signal combining means 8 for combining command signal dl from optional control means 4 and command signal d2 from autonomous control means 7, and command signal combining means 8
- Drive current generating means 5 for generating a current corresponding to the total command signal d3 and supplying the current to the actuator 201.
- Optional control means 14 itself is the same as optional control means 4 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, an optional command signal dl corresponding to the nerve transmission signal b and the myoelectric potential signal c is generated, and a pulse current corresponding to the nerve transmission signal b is generated by the actuator 201. It is preferable to use it as a trigger signal for starting driving.
- the autonomous control means 7 compares the physical quantity detected by the physical quantity sensor 13 with the reference parameter of each phase of each task stored in the database 6. It has a function of estimating the phase of the task of the wearer 1 by comparing the parameters with the parameters and generating an autonomous command signal d2 for causing the actuator 201 to generate power corresponding to the phase. Therefore, the description regarding FIGS. 10 and 11 (a)-(c) applies to the autonomous control means 7 as it is.
- the command signal synthesizing means 8 synthesizes the optional command signal dl from the optional control means 14 and the autonomous command signal d2 from the autonomous control means 7.
- the synthesized command signal d3 has a waveform that causes the actuator 201 to generate a power obtained by adding the power obtained by the optional control that changes from the start to the end of the operation and the power obtained by the constant autonomous control for each phase. .
- the effect of this command signal synthesis is apparent from the embodiment described later in detail.
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a control method according to the second embodiment.
- the movement assisting wearer 2 having the actuator 201 for applying power to the wearer 1 is worn on the human 1 (ST701), and the biological signal of the wearer 1 is obtained.
- a is detected (ST702), and the physical quantity of the human-machine system 10 composed of the wearer 1 and the movement auxiliary wearing device 2 is detected (ST703).
- an optional command signal dl for generating power according to the intention of the wearer 1 in the actuator 201 is generated (ST704), and the detected physical quantity and the detected physical quantity are stored in the database 6. Compare with the reference parameter of each phase of each task.
- the task of wearer 1 and its phase are estimated, and the hybrid ratio ⁇ (optional command signal dl / autonomous command signal d2) corresponding to the phase of this task is specified. (ST708).
- an autonomous command signal d2 for generating a power corresponding to this phase in the actuator 201 is generated (ST709), and the optional command signal dl and the autonomous command signal d2 are set so that the specified hybrid ratio ⁇ is obtained.
- ST710 a total command signal d3
- the actuator 201 is driven by the supply of the current generated according to the total command signal d3 (ST711).
- ST701 703 is the same as ST601-603 of the example of the first embodiment shown in FIG.
- ST705 708 is the same as ST607-610 of the example of the first embodiment shown in FIG.
- the step (ST704) of generating the optional command signal dl according to the living body signal a is preferably, specifically, one comprising ST604-606a shown in FIG.
- the optional command signal dl is to generate a pulse current corresponding to the nerve transmission signal b and a drive current corresponding to the myoelectric potential signal c, as in the first embodiment. I like it.
- the ratio of a to bridging ⁇ is set in advance for each phase of each task so that the operation of the wearer 1 can be assisted without feeling uncomfortable, and stored in the database 6.
- the hybrid ratio ⁇ is automatically defined by the control device 20 as described above when the phase is estimated by comparing the measured physical quantity with the reference parameter.
- the total command signal d3 is generated so as to have the required hybrid ratio ⁇ , and by applying the power according to the total command signal d3, it is possible to smoothly perform the operation assistance corresponding to various operations.
- a control program for performing a process of generating the total command signal d3 (ST710) and a process of driving the actuator 201 by supplying a current generated in accordance with the generated total command signal d3 (ST711) is a wearable operation. It is stored in the storage device of the control device 20B of the auxiliary device.
- FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing another example of the wearable motion assist device of the second embodiment.
- the wearable movement assisting device includes a movement assisting wearer 2 having an actuator 201 for applying power to a wearer 1, and a living body detecting a biological signal a of the wearer 1.
- the actuator 201 uses the signal sensor 221, the physical quantity sensor 13 for detecting a physical quantity related to the movement of the wearer 1, and the biological signal a detected by the biological signal sensor 221, the actuator 201 generates power according to the intention of the wearer 1.
- optional control means 24 for generating a command signal d (optional command signal dl).
- the database 6 storing the reference parameters of a series of minimum motion units (phases) constituting each motion pattern of the wearer 1 classified as a task is compared with the physical quantity detected by the physical quantity sensor 13 and the reference parameter.
- the operation pattern of the wearer 1 is estimated by performing the above operation, and an autonomous control means 7 for generating a command signal d (autonomous command signal d2) for generating a power corresponding to the wearer 1 in the actuator 201, and an optional Command signal synthesizing means 8 for synthesizing the command signal dl and the autonomous command signal d2, and a drive current generating means 5 for generating a current corresponding to the total command signal d synthesized by the command signal synthesizing means 8 and supplying the current to the actuator 201
- an autonomous control means 7 for generating a command signal d (autonomous command signal d2) for generating a power corresponding to the wearer 1 in the actuator 201
- an optional Command signal synthesizing means 8 for synthesizing the command
- a nerve transmission signal b for operating the musculoskeletal system of the wearer 1 and a myoelectric potential signal c accompanying muscle activity from the biological signal a, but this is the same as in the first embodiment. Since the same biological signal processing means 3 (two powers shown in FIG. 15 may be used in common) may be used, the description is omitted.
- the database 6, the autonomous control means 17, the command signal synthesizing means 8 and the drive current generating means 5 can be the same as those in FIG.
- the optional control means 24 and the autonomous control means 17 compare the physical quantity detected by the physical quantity sensor 13 with the reference parameters stored in the database 6 to determine the task that the wearer 1 is trying to perform. It has a function of estimating a phase and generating an optional command signal dl and an autonomous command signal d2 so as to obtain a hybrid ratio and a power assist rate PAR corresponding to the phase.
- FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a preferred example of a control method for the wearable motion assist device. It is.
- FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control device according to the second embodiment.
- the motion auxiliary wearing tool 2 having the actuator 201 for applying power to the wearer 1 is attached to the human 1 (ST801). Detects the biological signal a of the wearer 1 (ST802), detects the physical quantity of the human mechanical system 10 composed of the wearer 1 and the motion assistive attachment 2 (ST803), and optionally outputs a command signal corresponding to the detected physical quantity. d1 is generated (ST804). Furthermore, by comparing the detected physical quantity with the reference parameter of each phase stored in the database 6 (ST805-807), the phase of the task that the wearer 1 is going to perform is estimated, and the phase of this task is estimated.
- the hybrid ratio and the power assist rate PAR corresponding to the phase are defined (ST808), and an autonomous command signal d2 for driving the actuator 201 with the power corresponding to this phase is generated (ST809). Then, the optional command signal dl and the autonomous command signal d2 are combined to generate the total command signal d3 so that the specified hybrid ratio and power assist ratio PAR are obtained (ST810).
- the actuator 201 is driven by the supply of the current generated in accordance with (ST811).
- a process of detecting the biological signal a of the wearer 1 (ST802) and a process of detecting the physical quantity of the human-machine system 10 including the wearer 1 and the movement auxiliary wearing device 2 (ST803) ),
- the phase that the wearer 1 is going to perform is estimated, and the hybrid ratio ⁇ and the power assist rate PAR corresponding to the phase of this task are defined ( ST808), a process of generating an autonomous command signal d2 for generating a power corresponding to the phase of this task in the actuator 201 (ST809), and a specified hybrid ratio and power assist ratio PAR.
- the control program for performing the process (ST811) for driving the reactor 201 is stored in the storage device of the control device 20C of the wearable motion assist device.
- a current 92 in the opposite direction is supplied at the time of starting to drive the actuator 201 in the opposite direction, and then a current 91 for driving the actuator 201 in the operation direction is supplied. You can make various movements.
- FIGS. 19A and 19B are graphs showing experimental results when a pulse current corresponding to a nerve transmission signal was added in Example 1, wherein FIG. 19A is a graph showing a change in the rotation angle ⁇ of the knee, and FIG. 7 is a graph showing a change in body signal, and (c) is a graph showing a torque of a knee actuator.
- FIGS. 20A and 20B are graphs showing experimental results in Example 1 when a pulse current corresponding to a nerve transmission signal was not added, in which FIG. 20A is a graph showing a change in the rotation angle ⁇ of the knee, and FIG. A graph showing a change in a signal, and (c) is a graph showing a torque of a knee actuator.
- This example is to show the effect of the first embodiment.
- the nerve transmission signal b Is used as a trigger signal (see Fig. 19 (a)-(c)), and a condition where the nerve transmission signal b is not used as a trigger signal, that is, only a drive current corresponding to the myoelectric potential signal c is supplied to the actuator 201b.
- the tonnolek of the actuator 201b of each knee was measured.
- FIG. 21 (a)-(e) shows the experimental results showing the case where the wearer stands up from a chair and powers up by a combination of autonomous control and voluntary control.
- FIG. 21 (c) shows the torque of the knee actuator according to the command signal dl by the autonomous control
- FIG. 21 (d) shows the torque of the knee actuator according to the command signal d2 by the optional control.
- FIG. 21 (a) shows the phase number
- FIG. 21 (b) shows the knee rotation angle ⁇ .
- FIG. 22 (a)-(e) shows that when the wearer sits in a chair, performs a rising motion halfway, and then sits down, powers on by a combination of autonomous control and optional control. It is an experimental result showing the case of giving.
- FIG. 22 (a) shows the phase numbers
- FIG. 22 (b) shows the knee rotation angle ⁇ .
- the torque according to the command signal d by the autonomous control shown in (2) that is, a certain amount of tonnolek is different from the tonnolek that changes in the operation process, so that a smooth series of operations without discomfort cannot be performed. Les ,. That is, it is understood that both the quick start and the torque matched to the wearer's operation can be obtained only by the combination of the above-mentioned optional control and autonomous control.
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