title: A body machine interface based on inertial sensors.
abstract: Spinal cord injury (SCI) survivors generally retain residual motor and sensory functions, which provide them with the means to control assistive devices. A body-machine interface (BoMI) establishes a mapping from these residual body movements to control commands for an external device. In this study, we designed a BoMI to smooth the way for operating computers, powered wheelchairs and other assistive technologies after cervical spinal cord injuries. The interface design included a comprehensive training paradigm with a range of diverse functional activities to enhance motor learning and retention. Two groups of SCI survivors and healthy control subjects participated in the study. The results indicate the effectiveness of the developed system as an alternative pathway for individuals with motor disabilities to control assistive devices while engaging in functional motor activity.
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Farshchiansadegh
authors.forename: Farnaz
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Abdollahi
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.lastname: Mei-Hua Lee
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pedersen
authors.forename: Camilla
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Pierella
authors.forename: Elliot J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Roth
authors.forename: Ismael
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Seanez Gonzalez
authors.forename: Elias B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Thorp
authors.forename: Ferdinando A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Mussa-Ivaldi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries*; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D060526:Magnetic Fields; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009038:Motion; D009048:Motor Skills; D009133:Muscular Atrophy; D012656:Self-Help Devices; D012984:Software; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D014910:Wheelchairs