A Power Assist Device Based on Joint Equilibrium Point Estimation from EMG Signals

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 205-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshihiro Kawase ◽  
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Hiroyuki Kambara ◽  
Yasuharu Koike ◽  

In some researches about power assist devices, surface ElectroMyoGraphy (EMG) signals are used to estimate user intentions to move their limbs. These conventional methods mainly focus on estimation of joint torque. However, the devices based on torque estimation are inclined to cause the vibration of users’ posture originating from the waviness of the EMG signals. Focusing on estimation of states related to the joint angle may improve the performance of the power assist devices. This paper proposes a new method that estimates user joint equilibrium point and stiffness separately from the EMG and that amplifies the stiffness while tuning the device joints according to user equilibrium points. To evaluate the method, we constructed a power assist system for the wrist and compared the method with a method based on simple torque estimation during posture maintenance tasks. Our results showed that the proposed method offers a more stable operation at the same assist ratio and proved the effectiveness of the method.

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 785
Author(s):  
Hasan S. Panigoro ◽  
Agus Suryanto ◽  
Wuryansari Muharini Kusumawinahyu ◽  
Isnani Darti

In this paper, we consider a fractional-order eco-epidemic model based on the Rosenzweig–MacArthur predator–prey model. The model is derived by assuming that the prey may be infected by a disease. In order to take the memory effect into account, we apply two fractional differential operators, namely the Caputo fractional derivative (operator with power-law kernel) and the Atangana–Baleanu fractional derivative in the Caputo (ABC) sense (operator with Mittag–Leffler kernel). We take the same order of the fractional derivative in all equations for both senses to maintain the symmetry aspect. The existence and uniqueness of solutions of both eco-epidemic models (i.e., in the Caputo sense and in ABC sense) are established. Both models have the same equilibrium points, namely the trivial (origin) equilibrium point, the extinction of infected prey and predator point, the infected prey free point, the predator-free point and the co-existence point. For a model in the Caputo sense, we also show the non-negativity and boundedness of solution, perform the local and global stability analysis and establish the conditions for the existence of Hopf bifurcation. It is found that the trivial equilibrium point is a saddle point while other equilibrium points are conditionally asymptotically stable. The numerical simulations show that the solutions of the model in the Caputo sense strongly agree with analytical results. Furthermore, it is indicated numerically that the model in the ABC sense has quite similar dynamics as the model in the Caputo sense. The essential difference between the two models is the convergence rate to reach the stable equilibrium point. When a Hopf bifurcation occurs, the bifurcation points and the diameter of the limit cycles of both models are different. Moreover, we also observe a bistability phenomenon which disappears via Hopf bifurcation.


Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 336
Author(s):  
Askhat Diveev ◽  
Elizaveta Shmalko

This article presents a study devoted to the emerging method of synthesized optimal control. This is a new type of control based on changing the position of a stable equilibrium point. The object stabilization system forces the object to move towards the equilibrium point, and by changing its position over time, it is possible to bring the object to the desired terminal state with the optimal value of the quality criterion. The implementation of such control requires the construction of two control contours. The first contour ensures the stability of the control object relative to some point in the state space. Methods of symbolic regression are applied for numerical synthesis of a stabilization system. The second contour provides optimal control of the stable equilibrium point position. The present paper provides a study of various approaches to find the optimal location of equilibrium points. A new problem statement with the search of function for optimal location of the equilibrium points in the second stage of the synthesized optimal control approach is formulated. Symbolic regression methods of solving the stated problem are discussed. In the presented numerical example, a piece-wise linear function is applied to approximate the location of equilibrium points.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Haifeng Yao ◽  
Jiangyue Fu

Vigorous implementation of industrial poverty alleviation is the fundamental path and core power of poverty alleviation in impoverished areas. Enterprises and poor farmers are the main participants in industry poverty alleviation. Government supervision measures regulate their behaviors. This study investigates how to smoothly implement industry poverty alleviation projects considering government supervision. A game model is proposed based on the evolutionary game theory. It analyses the game processes between enterprises and poor farmers with and without government supervision based on the proposed model. It is shown that poverty alleviation projects will fail without government supervision given that the equilibrium point (0, 0) is the ultimate convergent point of the system but will possibly succeed with government supervision since the equilibrium points (0, 0) and (1, 1) are the ultimate convergent point of the system, where equilibrium point (1, 1) is our desired results. Different supervision modes have different effects on the game process. This study considers three supervision modes, namely, only reward mode, only penalty mode, and reward and penalty mode, and investigates the parameter design for the reward and penalty mode. The obtained results are helpful for the government to develop appropriate policies for the smooth implementation of industry poverty alleviation projects.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Panca Putra Pemungkas ◽  
Sutrisno Sutrisno ◽  
Sunarsih Sunarsih

This paper is addressed to discuss the development of epidemic model of SIRA (Susceptible-Infected-Removed-Antidotal) for virus spread analysis purposes on a computer network. We have developed the existing model by adding a possibility of antidotal computer returned to susceptible computer. Based on the results, there are two virus-free equilibrium points and one endemic equilibrium point. These equilibrium points were analyzed for stability issues using basic reproduction number and Routh-Hurwitz Method.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Lazarus Kalvein Beay ◽  
Maryone Saija

We proposed and analyzed a stage-structure Rosenzweig-MacArthur model incorporating a prey refuge.  It is assumed that the prey is a stage-structure population consisting of two compartments known as immature prey and mature prey. The model incorporates the functional response Holling type-II. In this work, we investigate all the biologically feasible equilibrium points, and it is shown that the system has three equilibrium points. Sufficient conditions for the local stability of the non-negative equilibrium point of the model are also derived. All points are conditionally locally asymptotically stable. By constructing Jacobian matrix and determined eigenvalues, we analyzed the local stability of the trivial equilibrium and non-predator equilibrium points. Specifically for coexistence equilibrium point, Routh-Hurwitz criterion used to analyze local stability. In addtion, we investigated the effect of immature prey refuge. Our mathematical analysis exhibits that immature prey refuge have played a crucial role in the behavioral system. When the effect of immature prey refuge (constant m) increases, it is can stabilize non-predator equilibrium point, where all the species can not exists together. And conversely, if contant m decreases, it is can stabilize coexistence equilibrium point then all the species can exists together. The work is completed with a numerical simulation to confirmed analitical results


Jurnal Varian ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-16
Author(s):  
Didiharyono D. ◽  
Irwan Kasse

The focus of the study in this paper is to model deforestation due to population density and industrialization. To begin with, it is formulated into a mathematical modelling which is a system of non-linear differential equations. Then, analyze the stability of the system based on the Routh-Hurwitz stability criteria. Furthermore, a numerical simulation is performed to determine the shift of a system. The results of the analysis to shown that there are seven non-negative equilibrium points, which in general consist equilibrium point of disturbance-free and equilibrium points of disturbances. Equilibrium point TE7(x, y, z) analyzed to shown asymptotically stable conditions based on the Routh-Hurwitz stability criteria. The numerical simulation results show that if the stability conditions of a system have been met, the system movement always occurs around the equilibrium point.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 355-376
Author(s):  
Shashi Kant

AbstractIn this paper, we investigate the deterministic and stochastic prey-predator system with refuge. The basic local stability results for the deterministic model have been performed. It is found that all the equilibrium points except the positive coexisting equilibrium point of the deterministic model are independent of the prey refuge. The trivial equilibrium point, predator free equilibrium point and prey free equilibrium point are always unstable (saddle point). The existence and local stability of the coexisting equilibrium point is related to the prey refuge. The permanence and extinction conditions of the proposed biological model have been studied rigourously. It is observed that the stochastic effect may be seen in the form of decaying of the species. The numerical simulations for different values of the refuge values have also been included for understanding the behavior of the model graphically.


Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 1803
Author(s):  
Pattrawut Chansangiam

This paper investigates the chaotic behavior of a modified jerk circuit with Chua’s diode. The Chua’s diode considered here is a nonlinear resistor having a symmetric piecewise linear voltage-current characteristic. To describe the system, we apply fundamental laws in electrical circuit theory to formulate a mathematical model in terms of a third-order (jerk) nonlinear differential equation, or equivalently, a system of three first-order differential equations. The analysis shows that this system has three collinear equilibrium points. The time waveform and the trajectories about each equilibrium point depend on its associated eigenvalues. We prove that all three equilibrium points are of type saddle focus, meaning that the trajectory of (x(t),y(t)) diverges in a spiral form but z(t) converges to the equilibrium point for any initial point (x(0),y(0),z(0)). Numerical simulation illustrates that the oscillations are dense, have no period, are highly sensitive to initial conditions, and have a chaotic hidden attractor.


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