EMG-signal regeneration and motor function rebuilding of paralyzed/anergic limbs based on communication principles and with RF-wireless technology

Abstract

This work presents motor function rebuilding of paralyzed limbs of hemiplegic patients after stroke and anergic limbs of senile people. The biomedical methods and the traditional physical methods for rehabilitation of the paralyses are reviewed. The core part is to discuss EMG-signal regeneration and the limb function rebuilding based on communication principles and functional electrical stimulation-a novel concept developed by the speakers. For the EMG-signal transmission, different radio-frequency (RF) transmission systems are utilized. The construction of the whole bio-electronic system and the preliminary experiments on healthy patients are demonstrated.