• Journal of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems
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• v.16 no.4
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• pp.443-448
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• 2006

In this paper, a novel method is proposed for generating the low-power and stable walking trajectory of biped robots, and then a biped robot with 25 DOFs(degrees of freedom) is designed and implemented for the realization of the low-power walking trajectory generated by the proposed method. In our method, first a stable VPCG(vertically projected center of gravity) trajectory is generated, and then the trajectories of ankle and pelvis of a biped robot are planned to follow the preplanned stable VPCG trajectory, which produces a waking pattern without bending its knees and enables a biped robot to walk with less power consumption. On the other hand, a biped robot implemented in this paper has the mechanical structure of foot that enables a biped robot to support on the ground well, and the mechanical structure of pelvis that enables a biped robot to move flexibly. From results of the walking experiment and power consumption measurement, it was confirmed that the proposed method can generate the more stable and flexible trajectory with less power consumption compared with the existing methods which do not use the ankle of a biped robot.

• The Journal of the Institute of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• v.17 no.2
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• pp.173-178
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• 2017

As research on the practical use of robots has continued since the past, advancements into each field of society are being continuously tried in modern society, breaking bounds from the previous experimental environment. However, in order for robots to be applied to the real environment, the production cost, which is considered to be the biggest disadvantage of commercializing the existing robot platform, and the adaptability issue in working environments in terms of human standards must be considered. This paper proposes a robot of biped walking form, which conforms to the degree of freedom and the size of human beings. By replacing the encoder with a combined module of potentiometer, the high cost of production is reduced, and by adopting a modular design that is easy to replace parts, the maintenance cost of robots is reduced. Finally, stability was verified by applying a walking pattern to two dummy robots of different sizes and motor arrangements. In this paper, after developing the real biped walking robots, the performance and usability were verified through walking experiments and applying the walking pattern using the developed robots.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• v.13 no.2
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• pp.152-162
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• 2024

Objective: This study was conducted to analyze the effect of wearable Electromyography-controlled functional electrical stimulation (EMG-controlled FES) System on Gait Function and cardiopulmonary metabolic efficiency during walking in older adults. Design: Cross-section study Methods: Total 22 older adult participants suitable to selection criteria of this study participated in this study. The EMG-controlled FES System, which functions as a wearable physical activity assist FES system was used. All participations performed randomly assigned two conditions (Non-FES assist [NFA], FES assist [FA]) of walking. In all conditions, spatio-temporal parameters and kinematics and kinetics parameters during walking was collected via 3D motion capture system and 6 minutes walking test (6MWT) and metabolic cost during walking and stairs climbing was collected via a portable metabolic device (COSMED K5, COSMED Srl, Roma, Italy). Results: In Spatio-temporal parameters aspects, The EMG-controlled FES system significantly improved gait functions measurements of older adults with sarcopenia at walking in comparison to the NFA condition (P<0.05). Hip, knee and ankle joint range of motion increased at walking in FA condition compared to the NFA condition (P<0.05). In the FA condition, moment and ground reaction force was changed like normal gait during walking of older adults in comparison to the NFA condition (P<0.05). The EMG-controlled FES system significantly reduced net cardiopulmonary metabolic energy cost, net energy expenditure measurement at stairs climbing (P<0.05). Conclusions: This study demonstrated that EMG-controlled FES is a potentially useful gait-assist system for improving gait function by making joint range of motion and moment properly.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Navigation and Port Research Conference
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• 2012.06a
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• pp.33-34
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• 2012

We need to develop intelligent smart card made unskilled general public's to the shelter on Passenger Ship. prior to development, we have to study passenger of characteristic. so we researched about domestic unskilled general public's of walking speed in refuge situation.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Emotion and Sensibility Conference
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• 2000.04a
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• pp.328-329
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• 2000

A viscosity resistance control method of the intelligent prosthetic legs is studied using an optimal control theory. The simulated results suggests that it is important to control the viscosity of the prosthetic knee joint in one period of walking to improve the usability. In this paper we describe modeling of the thigh prosthetic legs, optimal control and simulated results.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems Conference
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• 2004.04a
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• pp.107-110
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• 2004

이족 로봇은 기존의 바퀴로 움직이는 로봇에 비해 더 큰 이동성을 가지고 있다. 하지만 현실적으로는 쉽게 넘어지는 경향이 있어서, 보행시 동적인 안정성을 확보해야 할 필요성이 있다. 하지만 이를 위한 기구학적 해석이나 동역학적 해석이 너무 난해하다는 단점이 있다. 본 논문에서는, 이족 로봇의 동적 보행에 있어서 안정성을 확보하기 위해 퍼지 모델을 설계하고, 시뮬레이션을 실현함으로써 본 논문에서 제안된 보행 알고리즘이 실현가능한 것임을 확인한다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of Intelligent Systems Conference
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• 2008.04a
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• pp.135-138
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• 2008

최근 인간을 모방하는 휴머노이드 로봇(Humanoid robot)에 대한 관심이 증가함에 따라, 기계공학, 생체공학, 제어이론 등 여러 분야에서 관련 연구가 활발히 진행되고 있다. 이에 본 논문에서는 액츄에이터(Actuator)가 없이 경사진 지면을 걸을 수 있는 두 발을 가진 패시브 로봇(Passive robot)을 대상으로 강화학습과 메니폴드(Manifold control) 기법을 사용하여 안정적으로 걸을 수 있도록 제어기(Controller)를 설계하는 방안을 고려한다.

• Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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• v.38 no.8
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• pp.837-848
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• 2014

This paper describes the development of a walking assistive robot for effective self-rehabilitation for elderly people facing an inconvenience in walking. The main features of the developed robot are enhanced safety and mobility using the baby walker and electric wheelchair mechanisms and an accurate walking tracking control algorithm using potentiometers and stereo cameras. Specifically, a pelvis supporter is designed to prevent the user from falling down and reduce the burden on their legs, and electric motors are used for easy locomotion with low effort. Next, the walking intention and direction of the user are automatically recognized by using potentiometers attached at the pelvis supporter so that the robot can track the user, and the rapidity and accuracy of the tracking were increased by applying a lower-body motion analysis algorithm with stereo cameras. Finally, the user-tracking performance of the developed robot was experimentally verified through stepwise walking assistance experiments.

• Journal of the Korean Society for Precision Engineering
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• v.26 no.5
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• pp.96-103
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• 2009

This paper describes a humanoid robot's intelligent foot with two six-axis force/moment sensors. The developed humanoid robots didn't get the intelligent feet for walking on uneven surface safely. In order to walk on uneven surface safely, the robot should measure the reaction forces and moments applied on the sales of the feet, and they should be controlled with the measured the forces and moments. In this paper, an intelligent foot for a humanoid robot was developed. First, the body of foot was designed to be rotated the toe and the heel to all directions, second, the six-axis force/moment sensors were manufactured, third, the high-speed controller was manufactured using DSP(digital signal processor), fourth, the humanoid robot's intelligent foot was manufactured using the body of foot, two six-axis force/moment sensors and the high-speed controller, finally, the characteristic test of the intelligent foot was carried out. It is thought that the foot could be used for a humanoid robot.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society of Precision Engineering Conference
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• 2002.05a
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• pp.309-313
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• 2002

This paper presents an artificial intelligent model for a soccer robot. We classified soccer robot as artificial intelligent model into three elemental groups including instinct intuition and reason. Instinct is responsible for keeping the ball, walking or rushing toward the ball. This is very simple fundamental action without regard to associates and enemies. Intuition contributes to the faster/slower moving and simple basic turning to get near to the ball and to make a goal noticing associates and enemies. Reason is the most intelligent part, the law of reason is not simple relatively with instinct and intuition. We shall expect to design the best law of reason for a soccer robot some time. We also compared nerve system and muscles of human being model with controller and motors of a physical soccer robot model individually. We had designed several algorithms and made programs to investigate effects and control soccer robot.