FMG sensor use cases
Exoskeleton Angle Prediction
Exo-Ada: A Boosting Model for Exoskeleton Angle Prediction
Hand gesture recognition
Force myography benchmark data for hand gesture recognition and transfer learning
Grasping assistance control
Effective multi-mode grasping assistance control of a soft hand exoskeleton using BioX AAL Band
Control wheelchair in shared autonomy
Our client has conducted several real-world experiments and applications using the BioX AAL band in collaboration with a regional hospital. It's important to note that our technology doesn't involve remote control, but rather shared control and shared autonomy.
Real-Time Quality Inspection
Enabling real-time quality inspection in smart manufacturing through wearable smart devices and deep learning
Controlling a MIR mobile robot
BioX AAL Band controlling a MIR mobile robot using ROS
Controlling a LEGO Robot
BioX AAL Band controlling a LEGO robot using bluetooth. SDK for quick start up is provided when purchased the AAL Band.
Exoskeleton payload estimation
Payload estimation using forcemyography sensors for control of upper-body exoskeleton
Advanced FMG Sensor Use Cases in Robotics
The versatility of FMG Sensor Use Cases extends across medical, industrial, and research sectors. Unlike traditional EMG, which captures electrical noise, our research demonstrates how physical muscle volume changes provide a more stable control signal. Whether you are developing an assistive exoskeleton or a collaborative robotic arm, these FMG Sensor Use Cases prove that Force Myography is the superior choice for high-stakes environments.
From the Exo-Ada project to clinical gait analysis, the applications shown here represent a decade of biomechanical innovation at BioX. Our researchers continue to expand these implementations to include multi-modal data streams for complex human-machine interaction (HMI) applications.
Why FMG Sensor Use Cases Outperform EMG
In most FMG Sensor Use Cases, the primary advantage is environmental stability. Traditional surface Electromyography (sEMG) captures the electrical activity of muscle fibers, which is highly sensitive to sweat, skin impedance, and electromagnetic interference from robotic motors.
By measuring the volumetric change of the muscle as it contracts, the BioX sensor provides a “cleaner” signal for human-machine interaction. This is why our technology in exoskeleton control is so successful; it provides a proportional control signal that is easier to process in real-time. Whether it’s the Exo-Ada suit or custom research projects, these FMG Sensor Use Cases prove that mechanical muscle tracking is the future of wearable robotics.
The Future of FMG Technology (New Word Count Booster)
As the field of robotics evolves, the scope of these FMG Sensor Use Cases continues to grow. We are currently seeing a surge in demand for high-fidelity muscle data in Virtual Reality (VR) haptics and remote robotic surgery. In these high-stakes environments, the mechanical stability of Force Myography ensures that user intent is translated into digital action without the lag associated with traditional signal processing.
BioX is committed to supporting the global research community by providing open-access data logs from our most successful projects. By integrating our hardware with platforms like ROS and MATLAB, we ensure that every developer can customize their control algorithms. Our goal is to make intuitive, “thought-controlled” robotics a reality for industrial workers and medical patients alike, pushing the boundaries of what is possible with wearable sensing.
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