Human-like compliant locomotion: state of the art of robotic implementations
This review paper provides a synthetic yet critical overview of the key biomechanical
principles of human bipedal walking and their current implementation in robotic platforms …
principles of human bipedal walking and their current implementation in robotic platforms …
Neural data-driven musculoskeletal modeling for personalized neurorehabilitation technologies
Objectives: The development of neurorehabilitation technologies requires the profound
understanding of the mechanisms underlying an individual's motor ability and impairment. A …
understanding of the mechanisms underlying an individual's motor ability and impairment. A …
Toward modeling locomotion using electromyography‐informed 3D models: application to cerebral palsy
This position paper proposes a modeling pipeline to develop clinically relevant
neuromusculoskeletal models to understand and treat complex neurological disorders …
neuromusculoskeletal models to understand and treat complex neurological disorders …
Comparison of synergy extrapolation and static optimization for estimating multiple unmeasured muscle activations during walking
Background Calibrated electromyography (EMG)-driven musculoskeletal models can
provide insight into internal quantities (eg, muscle forces) that are difficult or impossible to …
provide insight into internal quantities (eg, muscle forces) that are difficult or impossible to …
A conceptual blueprint for making neuromusculoskeletal models clinically useful
BJ Fregly - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
The ultimate goal of most neuromusculoskeletal modeling research is to improve the
treatment of movement impairments. However, even though neuromusculoskeletal models …
treatment of movement impairments. However, even though neuromusculoskeletal models …
Modular control of human movement during running: an open access data set
The human body is an outstandingly complex machine including around 1000 muscles and
joints acting synergistically. Yet, the coordination of the enormous amount of degrees of …
joints acting synergistically. Yet, the coordination of the enormous amount of degrees of …
Muscle synergies are consistent across level and uphill treadmill running
This study aimed to identify muscle synergies of the lower limb during treadmill running on
level and inclined ground. Eight subjects ran on a treadmill at three speeds (2.5, 3.3, and 4.1 …
level and inclined ground. Eight subjects ran on a treadmill at three speeds (2.5, 3.3, and 4.1 …
Muscle coordination and recruitment during squat assistance using a robotic ankle–foot exoskeleton
Squatting is an intensive activity routinely performed in the workplace to lift and lower loads.
The effort to perform a squat can decrease using an exoskeleton that considers individual …
The effort to perform a squat can decrease using an exoskeleton that considers individual …
Muscle recruitment and coordination with an ankle exoskeleton
Exoskeletons have the potential to assist and augment human performance. Understanding
how users adapt their movement and neuromuscular control in response to external …
how users adapt their movement and neuromuscular control in response to external …
Methodological choices in muscle synergy analysis impact differentiation of physiological characteristics following stroke
Muscle synergy analysis (MSA) is a mathematical technique that reduces the dimensionality
of electromyographic (EMG) data. Used increasingly in biomechanics research, MSA …
of electromyographic (EMG) data. Used increasingly in biomechanics research, MSA …