Extending the boundary method for solving human motion problems using a 3 dimensional coupled pendulum model

Mathematical modeling, an evolving area in movement analysis research, couples quantitative measures of human motion with theoretical concepts in physiology and mechanics. Literature reveals two methods to solve for human motion problems, Forward and Inverse Mechanics. In this investigation, a new approach called the Boundaty Method is adopted to solve for human motion. This approach has the advantage of being able to solve for both new motions and the net muscular joint forces required to produce those motions but only at those discrete times and body configurations that are believed to be most crucial for accomplishing the task. The method is applied to solve for the dynamic equations of motion governing a coupled double pendulum in 3 Dimensions.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering - (M.S.)

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Biomedical Engineering

Year

2004

Author dc:creator

• Patel, Avani Janardan

Contributors dc:contributor

• H. Michael Lacker
• William Corson Hunter
• Richard A. Foulds

• Movement analysis
• Forward mechanics
• Inverse mechanics
• Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering

Repository record dc:identifier

https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/562

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:digitalcommons.njit.edu:theses-1561