The upcoming Doctoral Research Seminar next Monday will present "How the integration of EMG for lower-limb kinematics analysis differs from upper-limb, and the importance of muscle functionality" by Annika Guez

November 25th, 10:30 – 11:30 in room 2026, Karlstr. 45

The development of lower-limb exoskeletons (LLEs) requires a deep understanding of the neuro-musculoskeletal system to effectively predict the desired movement trajectories. While electromyography (EMG) based models have been extensively used for motion intent detection, particularly in upper-limb scenarios, their translation to lower-limb applications remains limited. This talk will delve into the complexities of lower-limb muscle activation patterns, the distinction between volitional and CPG-based motion, and muscle functionalities within the kinetic chain of human locomotion. It will also comment on the discrepancy between engineering and clinical journals when it comes to our understanding of gait, and how this affects our analysis approach.