Multichannel FES for motor control of the disabled

Multichannel functional electrical stimulation (FES) for restoring motor function of the disabled is described. The control strategy is based on simulating the morphology and function of the human motor system. Multichannel stimulation data were created from analytical results of averaged EMGs (electromyograms) during motion in normal subjects. Most of the paralyzed muscles were stimulated through percutaneously implanted electrodes according to the spatio-temporal sequence of stimulation data. Sensors for detecting control commands were developed after due consideration of daily activities of FES candidates.<<ETX>>