Predictive multibody dynamic simulation of human neuromusculoskeletal systems: a review
Over the past decade, there has been a rapid increase in applications of multibody system
dynamics to the predictive simulation of human movement. Using predictive “what-if” human …
dynamics to the predictive simulation of human movement. Using predictive “what-if” human …
Opensim moco: Musculoskeletal optimal control
Musculoskeletal simulations are used in many different applications, ranging from the
design of wearable robots that interact with humans to the analysis of patients with impaired …
design of wearable robots that interact with humans to the analysis of patients with impaired …
Modelling the interaction between wearable assistive devices and digital human models—A systematic review
D Scherb, S Wartzack, J Miehling - Frontiers in bioengineering and …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Exoskeletons, orthoses, exosuits, assisting robots and such devices referred to as wearable
assistive devices are devices designed to augment or protect the human body by applying …
assistive devices are devices designed to augment or protect the human body by applying …
Passive back support exoskeleton improves range of motion using flexible beams
MB Näf, AS Koopman, S Baltrusch… - Frontiers in Robotics …, 2018 - frontiersin.org
In the EU, lower back pain affects more than 40% of the working population. Mechanical
loading of the lower back has been shown to be an important risk factor. Peak mechanical …
loading of the lower back has been shown to be an important risk factor. Peak mechanical …
Subject-exoskeleton contact model calibration leads to accurate interaction force predictions
Knowledge of human-exoskeleton interaction forces is crucial to assess user comfort and
effectiveness of the interaction. The subject-exoskeleton collaborative movement and its …
effectiveness of the interaction. The subject-exoskeleton collaborative movement and its …
Predictive simulations of running gait reveal a critical dynamic role for the tail in bipedal dinosaur locomotion
Locomotion has influenced the ecology, evolution, and extinction of species throughout
history, yet studying locomotion in the fossil record is challenging. Computational …
history, yet studying locomotion in the fossil record is challenging. Computational …
Pneumatic supply system parameter optimization for soft actuators
Soft actuators using pressurized air are being widely used due to their inherent compliance,
conformability, and customizability. These actuators are powered and controlled by …
conformability, and customizability. These actuators are powered and controlled by …
Human-device interface pressure measurement in prosthetic, orthotic and exoskeleton applications: A systematic review
This study aimed to investigate normal and shear load sensor technology that has been
characterised and used at the human-device interface in prosthetic, orthotic and exoskeleton …
characterised and used at the human-device interface in prosthetic, orthotic and exoskeleton …
A reduced muscle model and planar musculoskeletal model fit for the simulation of whole-body movements
Musculoskeletal models are made to reflect the capacities of the human body in general,
and often a specific subject in particular. It remains challenging to both model the …
and often a specific subject in particular. It remains challenging to both model the …
Comparison of different optimal control formulations for generating dynamically consistent crutch walking simulations using a torque-driven model
Walking impairment due to spinal cord injury can be improved using active orthoses,
together with some type of external support such as crutches for balance. This study …
together with some type of external support such as crutches for balance. This study …