Classification of localized muscle fatigue with genetic programming on sEMG during isometric contraction. 2009

M R Al-Mulla, and F Sepulveda, and M Colley, and A Kattan
University of Essex, School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester CO43SQ, United Kingdom. mrhalm@essex.ac.uk

Genetic Programming is used to generate a solution that can classify localized muscle fatigue from filtered and rectified surface electromyography (sEMG). The GP has two classification phases, the GP training phase and a GP testing phase. In the training phase, the program evolved with multiple components. One component analyzes statistical features extracted from sEMG to chop the signal into blocks and label them using a fuzzy classifier into three classes: Non-Fatigue, Transition-to-Fatigue and Fatigue. The blocks are then projected onto a two-dimensional Euclidean space via two further (evolved) program components. K-means clustering is then applied to group similar data blocks. Each cluster is then labeled according to its dominant members. The programs that achieve good classification are evolved. In the testing phase, it tests the signal using the evolved components, however without the use of a fuzzy classifier. As the results show the evolved program achieves good classification and it can be used on any unseen isometric sEMG signals to classify fatigue without requiring any further evolution. The GP was able to classify the signal into a meaningful sequence of Non-Fatigue-->Transition-to-Fatigue-->Fatigue. By identifying a Transition-to Fatigue state the GP can give a prediction of an oncoming fatigue. The genetic classifier gave promising results 83.17% correct classification on average of all signals in the test set, especially considering that the GP is classifying muscle fatigue for ten different individuals.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007537 Isometric Contraction Muscular contractions characterized by increase in tension without change in length. Contraction, Isometric,Contractions, Isometric,Isometric Contractions
D008957 Models, Genetic Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of genetic processes or phenomena. They include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. Genetic Models,Genetic Model,Model, Genetic
D009119 Muscle Contraction A process leading to shortening and/or development of tension in muscle tissue. Muscle contraction occurs by a sliding filament mechanism whereby actin filaments slide inward among the myosin filaments. Inotropism,Muscular Contraction,Contraction, Muscle,Contraction, Muscular,Contractions, Muscle,Contractions, Muscular,Inotropisms,Muscle Contractions,Muscular Contractions
D010363 Pattern Recognition, Automated In INFORMATION RETRIEVAL, machine-sensing or identification of visible patterns (shapes, forms, and configurations). (Harrod's Librarians' Glossary, 7th ed) Automated Pattern Recognition,Pattern Recognition System,Pattern Recognition Systems
D004576 Electromyography Recording of the changes in electric potential of muscle by means of surface or needle electrodes. Electromyogram,Surface Electromyography,Electromyograms,Electromyographies,Electromyographies, Surface,Electromyography, Surface,Surface Electromyographies
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000465 Algorithms A procedure consisting of a sequence of algebraic formulas and/or logical steps to calculate or determine a given task. Algorithm
D012815 Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted Computer-assisted processing of electric, ultrasonic, or electronic signals to interpret function and activity. Digital Signal Processing,Signal Interpretation, Computer-Assisted,Signal Processing, Digital,Computer-Assisted Signal Interpretation,Computer-Assisted Signal Interpretations,Computer-Assisted Signal Processing,Interpretation, Computer-Assisted Signal,Interpretations, Computer-Assisted Signal,Signal Interpretation, Computer Assisted,Signal Interpretations, Computer-Assisted,Signal Processing, Computer Assisted
D012984 Software Sequential operating programs and data which instruct the functioning of a digital computer. Computer Programs,Computer Software,Open Source Software,Software Engineering,Software Tools,Computer Applications Software,Computer Programs and Programming,Computer Software Applications,Application, Computer Software,Applications Software, Computer,Applications Softwares, Computer,Applications, Computer Software,Computer Applications Softwares,Computer Program,Computer Software Application,Engineering, Software,Open Source Softwares,Program, Computer,Programs, Computer,Software Application, Computer,Software Applications, Computer,Software Tool,Software, Computer,Software, Computer Applications,Software, Open Source,Softwares, Computer Applications,Softwares, Open Source,Source Software, Open,Source Softwares, Open,Tool, Software,Tools, Software

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