Abstract: Synthesis of legged locomotion through dynamic simulation is useful for exploration of the mechanical and control variables that contribute to efficient gait. Most previous simulations have made use of periodicity constraints, ...

Abstract: Modelbased estimation of in vivo contact forces arising between components of a total knee replacement is challenging because such forces depend upon accurate modeling of muscles, tendons, ligaments, contact, and multibody ...

Abstract: This paper explores the design of a dynamically weighted therapy bar, which can provide realtime quantitative performance information and adjustments during rehabilitation exercise. In contrast, typical therapy equipment ...

Abstract: This paper explores the design of a novel robotic device for gait training and rehabilitation, a method to estimate a human's orientation within the rehabilitation device, as well as an optimal state space controller to ...

Abstract: Total knee replacement (TKR) failure, low patient satisfaction and high revision surgery rates may stem from insufficient preclinical testing. Conventional joint motion simulators for preclinical testing of TKR implants ...