Title :
A robotic biarticulate leg model
Author :
Lewis, M. Anthony ; Klein, Theresa J.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Univ. of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Abstract :
Biarticulate muscles have been shown to perform the function of power transfer from the upper to lower leg, such as in tasks such as running, jumping, and stair climbing. A new robotic model of the human leg is described. This robotic leg transfers power from motors on the hip to the ankle. The importance of timing in maximizing the force transfer to push off at the toe is explored.
Keywords :
biomechanics; medical computing; medical robotics; muscle; robot dynamics; biarticulate muscles; force transfer; human leg robot model; jumping; muscle power transfer; robotic biarticulate leg model; robotic leg; running; stair climbing; Electric shock; Energy exchange; Hip; Humans; Joints; Knee; Leg; Legged locomotion; Muscles; Radio frequency;
Conference_Titel :
Biomedical Circuits and Systems Conference, 2008. BioCAS 2008. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2878-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2879-3
DOI :
10.1109/BIOCAS.2008.4696873
