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Genetic Algorithms in Search, Optimization and Machine Learning
Genetic Algorithms in Search, Optimization and Machine Learning
Genetic Algorithms
Multiple Objective Optimization with Vector Evaluated Genetic Algorithms
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Genetic Algorithms
Compaction of Symbolic Layout Using Genetic Algorithms
Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Genetic Algorithms
Genetic Algorithms for Multiobjective Optimization: FormulationDiscussion and Generalization
Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Genetic Algorithms
A Variant of Evolution Strategies for Vector Optimization
PPSN I Proceedings of the 1st Workshop on Parallel Problem Solving from Nature
Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
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Spring brake orthosis SBO concentrates purely on the knee to generate the swing phase of the paraplegic gait with the required hip flexion occurring passively as a consequence of the ipsilateral knee flexion, generated by releasing the torsion spring mounted at the knee joint. Electrical stimulation then drives the knee back to full extension, as well as restores the spring potential energy. In this paper, genetic algorithm GA and its variant multi-objective GA MOGA is used to perform the search operation for the 'best' spring parameters for the SBO spring mounted on an average sized subject simulated in the sagittal plane. Conventional torsion spring is tested against constant torque type spring in terms of swing duration as, based on first principles, it is hypothesized that constant torque spring would be able to produce slower SBO swing phase as might be preferred in assisted paraplegic gait. In line with the hypothesis, it is found that it is not possible to delay the occurrence of the flexion peak of the SBO swing phase further than its occurrence in the natural gait. The use of conventional torsion spring causes the swing knee flexion peak to appear rather faster than that of the natural gait, resulting in a potentially faster swing phase and hence gait cycle. The constant torque type spring on the other hand is able to stretch duration of the swing phase to some extent, rendering it the preferable spring type in SBO.