Bayesian Preference Elicitation: Human-In-The-Loop Optimization of An Active Prosthesis

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Main Authors: Taddei, Sophia, Koppen, Wouter, Alfio, Eligia, Nuzzo, Stefano, Flynn, Louis, Diaz, Maria Alejandra, Gonzalez, Sebastian Rojas, Dhaene, Tom, De Pauw, Kevin, Couckuyt, Ivo, Verstraten, Tom
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author Taddei, Sophia
Koppen, Wouter
Alfio, Eligia
Nuzzo, Stefano
Flynn, Louis
Diaz, Maria Alejandra
Gonzalez, Sebastian Rojas
Dhaene, Tom
De Pauw, Kevin
Couckuyt, Ivo
Verstraten, Tom
author_facet Taddei, Sophia
Koppen, Wouter
Alfio, Eligia
Nuzzo, Stefano
Flynn, Louis
Diaz, Maria Alejandra
Gonzalez, Sebastian Rojas
Dhaene, Tom
De Pauw, Kevin
Couckuyt, Ivo
Verstraten, Tom
contents Tuning active prostheses for people with amputation is time-consuming and relies on metrics that may not fully reflect user needs. We introduce a human-in-the-loop optimization (HILO) approach that leverages direct user preferences to personalize a standard four-parameter prosthesis controller efficiently. Our method employs preference-based Multiobjective Bayesian Optimization that uses a state-or-the-art acquisition function especially designed for preference learning, and includes two algorithmic variants: a discrete version (\textit{EUBO-LineCoSpar}), and a continuous version (\textit{BPE4Prost}). Simulation results on benchmark functions and real-application trials demonstrate efficient convergence, robust preference elicitation, and measurable biomechanical improvements, illustrating the potential of preference-driven tuning for user-centered prosthesis control.
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spellingShingle Bayesian Preference Elicitation: Human-In-The-Loop Optimization of An Active Prosthesis
Taddei, Sophia
Koppen, Wouter
Alfio, Eligia
Nuzzo, Stefano
Flynn, Louis
Diaz, Maria Alejandra
Gonzalez, Sebastian Rojas
Dhaene, Tom
De Pauw, Kevin
Couckuyt, Ivo
Verstraten, Tom
Robotics
Tuning active prostheses for people with amputation is time-consuming and relies on metrics that may not fully reflect user needs. We introduce a human-in-the-loop optimization (HILO) approach that leverages direct user preferences to personalize a standard four-parameter prosthesis controller efficiently. Our method employs preference-based Multiobjective Bayesian Optimization that uses a state-or-the-art acquisition function especially designed for preference learning, and includes two algorithmic variants: a discrete version (\textit{EUBO-LineCoSpar}), and a continuous version (\textit{BPE4Prost}). Simulation results on benchmark functions and real-application trials demonstrate efficient convergence, robust preference elicitation, and measurable biomechanical improvements, illustrating the potential of preference-driven tuning for user-centered prosthesis control.
title Bayesian Preference Elicitation: Human-In-The-Loop Optimization of An Active Prosthesis
topic Robotics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2602.22922