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View SchemaHybrid LSTM-UKF Framework: Ankle Angle and Ground Reaction Force Estimation
| Authors | Mundla Narasimhappa, Praveen Kumar |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | 2601.06473vv1 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.06473 |
| License | http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/ |
Abstract
Accurate prediction of joint kinematics and kinetics is essential for advancing gait analysis and developing intelligent assistive systems such as prosthetics and exoskeletons. This study presents a hybrid LSTM-UKF framework for estimating ankle angle and ground reaction force (GRF) across varying walking speeds. A multimodal sensor fusion strategy integrates force plate data, knee angle, and GRF signals to enrich biomechanical context. Model performance was evaluated using RMSE and $R^2$ under subject-specific validation. The LSTM-UKF consistently outperformed standalone LSTM and UKF models, achieving up to 18.6\% lower RMSE for GRF prediction at 3 km/h. Additionally, UKF integration improved robustness, reducing ankle angle RMSE by up to 22.4\% compared to UKF alone at 1 km/h. These results underscore the effectiveness of hybrid architectures for reliable gait prediction across subjects and walking conditions.
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