... transmission is achieved, thanks to cables, which allow the alignment of actuators along the shin or the forearm main axes. Hence, the proposed solution fulfills the requirements induced by both geometrical, power transmission, and biomechanics (range of motion) constraints. All stages including kinematic...

... 03 2008 30 04 2009 19 08 2009 biomechanics muscle pneumatic actuators prosthetics McKibben actuators are a class of compliant pneumatic actuators with very high force to weight ratios, that are composed of an elastomeric bladder inside a braided mesh sleeve. The initial...

... biomechanics biomimetics design engineering vehicle dynamics The designs of the biological world allow organisms to survive in nearly all of earth’s challenging environments filling niches from under-sea volcanic vents, tundras both frozen and desolate, poisonous salt flats, and deserts rarely...

... of actuators in the device, it will be used as a training device to restore a normal walking pattern. 10 05 2005 04 12 2006 biomechanics couplings kinematics muscle orthotics prototypes During the swing phase of a gait cycle, the ankle is dorsiflexed (rotated upward) to allow...

..., hydraulics, actuators, contacts, and other arbitrary responses. The basic simulation algorithm is presented, and a number of applications are provided including robotics, design, and biomechanics. 10 12 2004 14 10 2005 The invigorated interest in kinematics has led to new requirements...

... 03 2005 health care biomedical engineering biomedical equipment patient rehabilitation handicapped aids biomechanics design engineering biomimetics In the field of medical rehabilitation, the researchers believe that with instrumented robotic machines, the physical therapists...