Design and Operation of Human Locomotion Systems

Design and Operation of Locomotion Systems examines recent advances in locomotion systems with multidisciplinary viewpoints, including mechanical design, biomechanics, control and computer science. In particular, the book addresses the specifications and requirements needed to achieve the proper design of locomotion systems. The book provides insights on the gait analysis of humans by considering image capture systems. It also studies human locomotion from a rehabilitation viewpoint and outlines the design and operation of exoskeletons, both for rehabilitation and human performance enhancement tasks. Additionally, the book content ranges from fundamental theory and mathematical formulations, to practical implementations and experimental testing procedures.

1. Mechanism Design for Locomotion Systems 2. Kinematics formulations for locomotion systems 3. Dynamic modelling and balancing 4. Human lower limb operation tracking via motion capture systems 5. Motion ranges of Human upper limbs for rehabilitation purposes 6. Design and control of exoskeletons for limb replacement or performance enhancement 7. Design of a human like locomotion for Humanoid Robots 8. Wearable sensors for locomotion