Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of Bipedal Walking

Karsten Berns

ISBN 10: 3642363679 / ISBN 13: 9783642363672

Published by Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Springer Berlin Heidelberg Mär 2013, 2013

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Neuware -The model-based investigation of motions of anthropomorphic systems is an important interdisciplinary research topic involving specialists from many fields such as Robotics, Biomechanics, Physiology, Orthopedics, Psychology, Neurosciences, Sports, Computer Graphics and Applied Mathematics. This book presents a study of basic locomotion forms such as walking and running is of particular interest due to the high demand on dynamic coordination, actuator efficiency and balance control. Mathematical models and numerical simulation and optimization techniques are explained, in combination with experimental data, which can help to better understand the basic underlying mechanisms of these motions and to improve them. Example topics treated in this book areModeling techniques for anthropomorphic bipedal walking systemsOptimized walking motions for different objective functionsIdentification of objective functions from measurementsSimulation and optimization approaches for humanoid robotsBiologically inspired control algorithms for bipedal walkingGeneration and deformation of natural walking in computer graphicsImitation of human motions on humanoidsEmotional body language during walkingSimulation of biologically inspired actuators for bipedal walking machinesModeling and simulation techniques for the development of prosthesesFunctional electrical stimulation of walking.Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 300 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modeling, Simulation and Optimization of Bipedal Walking
• Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg, Springer Berlin Heidelberg Mär 2013
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3642363679
• ISBN 13: 9783642363672
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 160H x 21D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 617 grams

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Synopsis

The model-based investigation of motions of anthropomorphic systems is an important interdisciplinary research topic involving specialists from many fields such as Robotics, Biomechanics, Physiology, Orthopedics, Psychology, Neurosciences, Sports, Computer Graphics and Applied Mathematics. This book presents a study of basic locomotion forms such as walking and running is of particular interest due to the high demand on dynamic coordination, actuator efficiency and balance control. Mathematical models and numerical simulation and optimization techniques are explained, in combination with experimental data, which can help to better understand the basic underlying mechanisms of these motions and to improve them. Example topics treated in this book are

• Modeling techniques for anthropomorphic bipedal walking systems
• Optimized walking motions for different objective functions
• Identification of objective functions from measurements
• Simulation and optimization approaches for humanoid robots
• Biologically inspired control algorithms for bipedal walking
• Generation and deformation of natural walking in computer graphics
• Imitation of human motions on humanoids
• Emotional body language during walking
• Simulation of biologically inspired actuators for bipedal walking machines
• Modeling and simulation techniques for the development of prostheses
• Functional electrical stimulation of walking.