Non-invasive control of assistive/rehabilitative devices

Modern assistive and rehabilitative devices are very sophisticated systems with multiple degrees of freedom. However, designing and implementing an effective and user-friendly controller for these systems is still an open problem, since conventional human-machine interfaces cannot easily accommodate the system's complexity. This research line is focused on the development of innovative human-machine interface systems, including the design and implementation of control strategies based on surface electromyograms.  Our long term goal consists in the restoration and enhancement of impaired sensory functions and motor systems, finding potential application in the field of orthotics, prosthetics, and rehabilitation robotics.