Mosaic

Mosaic
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 534
Release: 1976
Genre: Science
ISBN:

Material Parameter Identification and Inverse Problems in Soft Tissue Biomechanics

Material Parameter Identification and Inverse Problems in Soft Tissue Biomechanics
Author: Stéphane Avril
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2016-10-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319450719

The articles in this book review hybrid experimental-computational methods applied to soft tissues which have been developed by worldwide specialists in the field. People developing computational models of soft tissues and organs will find solutions for calibrating the material parameters of their models; people performing tests on soft tissues will learn what to extract from the data and how to use these data for their models and people worried about the complexity of the biomechanical behavior of soft tissues will find relevant approaches to address this complexity.

Introduction to Sports Biomechanics

Introduction to Sports Biomechanics
Author: Roger Bartlett
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2002-04-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1135818177

First published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Robot Analysis and Control

Robot Analysis and Control
Author: H. Asada
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 286
Release: 1991-01-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780471830290

Introduces the basic concepts of robot manipulation--the fundamental kinematic and dynamic analysis of manipulator arms, and the key techniques for trajectory control and compliant motion control. Material is supported with abundant examples adapted from successful industrial practice or advanced research topics. Includes carefully devised conceptual diagrams, discussion of current research topics with references to the latest publications, and end-of-book problem sets. Appendixes. Bibliography.

Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling

Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Material Handling
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2007
Genre: Human engineering
ISBN:

"This booklet is written for managers and supervisors in industries that involve the manual handling of containers. It offers suggestions to improve the handling of rectangular, square, and cylindrical containers, sacks, and bags. "Improving Manual Material Handling in Your Workplace" lists the benefits of improving your work tasks. It also contains information on risk factors, types of ergonomic improvements, and effective training and sets out a four-step proactive action plan. The plan helps you identify problems, set priorities, make changes, and follow up. Sections 1 and 2 of "Improvement Options" provide ways to improve lifting, lowering, filling, emptying, or carrying tasks by changing work practices and/or the use of equipment. Guidelines for safer work practices are also included. Section 3 of "Improvement Options" provides ideas for using equipment instead of manually handling individual containers. Guidelines for safer equipment use are also included. For more help the "Resources" section contains additional information on administrative improvements, work assessment tools and comprehensive analysis methods. This section also includes an improvement evaluation tool and a list of professional and trade organizations related to material handling."--Page 6.

Wearable Robots

Wearable Robots
Author: José L. Pons
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2008-04-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470987650

A wearable robot is a mechatronic system that is designed around the shape and function of the human body, with segments and joints corresponding to those of the person it is externally coupled with. Teleoperation and power amplification were the first applications, but after recent technological advances the range of application fields has widened. Increasing recognition from the scientific community means that this technology is now employed in telemanipulation, man-amplification, neuromotor control research and rehabilitation, and to assist with impaired human motor control. Logical in structure and original in its global orientation, this volume gives a full overview of wearable robotics, providing the reader with a complete understanding of the key applications and technologies suitable for its development. The main topics are demonstrated through two detailed case studies; one on a lower limb active orthosis for a human leg, and one on a wearable robot that suppresses upper limb tremor. These examples highlight the difficulties and potentialities in this area of technology, illustrating how design decisions should be made based on these. As well as discussing the cognitive interaction between human and robot, this comprehensive text also covers: the mechanics of the wearable robot and it’s biomechanical interaction with the user, including state-of-the-art technologies that enable sensory and motor interaction between human (biological) and wearable artificial (mechatronic) systems; the basis for bioinspiration and biomimetism, general rules for the development of biologically-inspired designs, and how these could serve recursively as biological models to explain biological systems; the study on the development of networks for wearable robotics. Wearable Robotics: Biomechatronic Exoskeletons will appeal to lecturers, senior undergraduate students, postgraduates and other researchers of medical, electrical and bio engineering who are interested in the area of assistive robotics. Active system developers in this sector of the engineering industry will also find it an informative and welcome resource.