Design and Operation of Locomotion Systems examines recent advances in locomotion systems with multidisciplinary viewpoints, including mechanical design, biomechanics, control and computer science. In particular, the book addresses the specifications and requirements needed to achieve the proper design of locomotion systems. The book provides insights on the gait analysis of humans by considering image capture systems. It also studies human locomotion from a rehabilitation viewpoint and outlines the design and operation of exoskeletons, both for rehabilitation and human performance enhancement tasks. Additionally, the book content ranges from fundamental theory and mathematical formulations, to practical implementations and experimental testing procedures.
1. Cover image - p. iv 2. Title page - p. iv 3. Table of Contents - p. iv 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Contributors - p. vii 6. Preface - p. vii 7. Chapter 1: Mechanism design for legged locomotion systems - p. vii 8. Chapter 2: Gait analysis and regeneration by means of principal component analysis and its application to kinematic design of wearable walking assist device for hemiplegics - p. 31 9. Chapter 3: Multibody dynamics for human-like locomotion - p. 49 10. Chapter 4: Human lower limb operation tracking via motion capture systems - p. 81 11. Chapter 5: Design and operation of exoskeletons for limb replacement or performance enhancement - p. 107 12. Index - p. 159
Design and Operation of Locomotion Systems examines recent advances in locomotion systems with multidisciplinary viewpoints, including mechanical design, biomechanics, control and computer science. In particular, the book addresses the specifications and requirements needed to achieve the proper design of locomotion systems. The book provides insights on the gait analysis of humans by considering image capture systems. It also studies human locomotion from a rehabilitation viewpoint and outlines the design and operation of exoskeletons, both for rehabilitation and human performance enhancement tasks. Additionally, the book content ranges from fundamental theory and mathematical formulations, to practical implementations and experimental testing procedures.
1. Cover image - p. iv 2. Title page - p. iv 3. Table of Contents - p. iv 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Contributors - p. vii 6. Preface - p. vii 7. Chapter 1: Mechanism design for legged locomotion systems - p. vii 8. Chapter 2: Gait analysis and regeneration by means of principal component analysis and its application to kinematic design of wearable walking assist device for hemiplegics - p. 31 9. Chapter 3: Multibody dynamics for human-like locomotion - p. 49 10. Chapter 4: Human lower limb operation tracking via motion capture systems - p. 81 11. Chapter 5: Design and operation of exoskeletons for limb replacement or performance enhancement - p. 107 12. Index - p. 159
