Title :
Optimal control methods suitable for biomechanical systems
Author :
Todorov, E. ; Li, W.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Cognitive Sci., California Univ., San Diego, CA, USA
Abstract :
Optimal control theory plays a key role in the study of biological movement. Further progress requires optimal control methods for realistic biomechanical systems, that have a number of distinguishing characteristics. Here we consider available control methods in light of those characteristics, compare them empirically on a 2-link arm model, and propose appropriate extensions.
Keywords :
biocontrol; biomechanics; maximum principle; optimal control; physiological models; 2-link arm model; biological movement; biomechanical system; maximum principle; optimal control method; Aerospace engineering; Biological system modeling; Cognitive science; Control systems; Control theory; Costs; Motor drives; Muscles; Optimal control; State-space methods;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2003. Proceedings of the 25th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7789-3
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2003.1279748
