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Review of gait prediction of lower extremity exoskeleton robot

Haonan Geng1, Xudong Guo1, Haibo Lin1, Youguo Hao2, Guojie Zhang3

1School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China. 2Shanghai Putuo District People’s Hospital, Shanghai 200060, China. 3LingYuan Iron and Steel CO., LTD, Lingyuan 122500, Liaoning Province, China.


Address correspondence to: Xudong Guo, School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, No.516 Jungong Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200093, China. Email: guoxd@usst.edu.cn; Youguo Hao, Shanghai Putuo District Central Hospital, No.1291 Jiangning Road, Putuo District, Shanghai, 200060, China. Email: youguohao6@163.com.


DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/673672yizrwd


Received September 8, 2024; Accepted November 6, 2024; Published December 31,2024


Highlights

●Gait prediction relies on multimodal sensor data, and the acquisition of multimodal information, such as physical sensors and bioelectrical signal sensors, is introduced in order to monitor and analyze the lower limb movement in real time, and provide a data basis for prediction.
● The application of machine learning algorithms in gait prediction technology, such as Support Vector Machine, Random Forest, and Back Propagation Neural Network, is reviewed to construct an optimized gait prediction model, which provides effective support for the intelligent control of exoskeleton.
● Compared with machine learning algorithms, the article summarizes the researchers’ efforts to extract and un derstand the hidden patterns in gait data by constructing neural network models related to different deep learning algorithms, which are used to improve the accuracy and robustness of gait prediction.

Abstract

In recent years, gait prediction has gradually become a cutting-edge research direction in the fields of biomechanics and artificial intelligence. Gait prediction technology, which analyzes an individual’s walking patterns to predict future changes, is crucial for the precision of rehabilitation and exoskeleton robot control. This paper reviews the recent research progress in the field of gait prediction, focusing on the multimodal information acquisition methods based on physical sensors and bioelectric signals, as well as the application of machine learning and deep learning algorithms in gait prediction. By analyzing different sensor data fusion strategies, the importance of multimodal information fusion for improving the accuracy of gait prediction is emphasized. Furthermore, this paper introduces the performance of traditional machine learning algorithms such as Support Vector Machine, Random Forest, and Back Propagation Neural Network, as well as deep learning models such as Long Short-Term Memory, Convolutional Neural Network, and Transformer in gait prediction, highlighting the advantages of deep learning in feature extraction and adaptability to complex scenarios. Finally, this paper explores future directions for the development of gait prediction technology, emphasizing improvements in timeliness, accuracy, and personalization to advance exoskeleton robotics and related fields.

Keywords: Gait prediction, multimodal information acquisition, machine learning, deep learning

Geng HN, Guo XD, Lin HB, et al.Review of gait prediction of lower extremity exoskeleton robot.Prog in Med Devices. 2024 Dec;2(4): 162-175. doi: https://doi.org/10.61189/673672yizrwd.
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