Dynamics and Simulation of General Human and Humanoid Motion in Sports

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Author(s): Veljko Potkonjak (University of Belgrade, Serbia), Miomir Vukobratovic (Institute “M. Pupin,” Belgrade, Serbia), Kalman Babkovic (University of Novi Sad, Serbia)and Branislav Borovac (University of Novi Sad, Serbia)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 25
Source title: Gaming and Simulations: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-195-9.ch407

Keywords: Information Science Reference / Media & Communications / Multimedia Technology

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This chapter relates biomechanics to robotics. The mathematical models are derived to cover the kinematics and dynamics of virtually any motion of a human or a humanoid robot. Benefits for humanoid robots are seen in fully dynamic control and a general simulator for the purpose of system designing and motion planning. Biomechanics in sports and medicine can use these as a tool for mathematical analysis of motion and disorders. Better results in sports and improved diagnostics are foreseen. This work is a step towards the biologically-inspired robot control needed for a diversity of tasks expected in humanoids, and robotic assistive devices helping people to overcome disabilities or augment their physical potentials. This text deals mainly with examples coming from sports in order to justify this aspect of research.

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