Development of a portable FES system for the paralyzed extremities

1 January 1988

conference paper
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

p. 1669-1670 vol.4
https://doi.org/10.1109/iembs.1988.94862

Abstract

To enable paralyzed patients to carry out activities of daily life using functional electrical stimulation (FES) whenever or wherever they want, the authors have developed a multichannel portable FES system (16 channels, 9 cm*14.5 cm*4.5 cm in size, and about 500 g in weight). Neuromuscular stimulation data for individual patients were fed into this FES system, resulting in smooth and skilful movement control in a hemiplegic and a quadriplegic patient. Because this system could be easily carried or installed in a wheelchair, patients were able to use it everywhere.

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Functional electrical stimulation for the control of the upper extremities
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