Title :
A human stance control model with reflex and voluntary movements
Author :
Senba, M. ; Ushida, S. ; Kimura, H.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Inf. Phys. & Comput., Tokyo Univ., Japan
Abstract :
This paper proposes a two-link segment model of a standing human controlled by reflex and voluntary movements. Time responses of body sway in physiological experiments are replicated by the simulation using the two-link model. Simulating a decline of human standing ability due to aging, we clarify the relation between the cause of falling and loss of function in old age.
Keywords :
biomechanics; geriatrics; medical control systems; neurophysiology; aging problem; biomechanical model; body sway; human stance control model; human standing ability; reflex movement; time response; two-link segment model; voluntary movement;
Conference_Titel :
SICE 2004 Annual Conference
Conference_Location :
Sapporo
Print_ISBN :
4-907764-22-7
