Dynamics and Simulation of General Human and Humanoid Motion in Sports

Dynamics and Simulation of General Human and Humanoid Motion in Sports

Veljko Potkonjak, Miomir Vukobratovic, Kalman Babkovic, Branislav Borovac
ISBN13: 9781609601959|ISBN10: 1609601955|EISBN13: 9781609601966
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-195-9.ch407
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Potkonjak, Veljko, et al. "Dynamics and Simulation of General Human and Humanoid Motion in Sports." Gaming and Simulations: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2011, pp. 998-1022. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60960-195-9.ch407

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Potkonjak, V., Vukobratovic, M., Babkovic, K., & Borovac, B. (2011). Dynamics and Simulation of General Human and Humanoid Motion in Sports. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Gaming and Simulations: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications (pp. 998-1022). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60960-195-9.ch407

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Potkonjak, Veljko, et al. "Dynamics and Simulation of General Human and Humanoid Motion in Sports." In Gaming and Simulations: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 998-1022. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2011. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-60960-195-9.ch407

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Abstract

This chapter relates biomechanics to robotics. The mathematical models are derived to cover the kinematics and dynamics of virtually any motion of a human or a humanoid robot. Benefits for humanoid robots are seen in fully dynamic control and a general simulator for the purpose of system designing and motion planning. Biomechanics in sports and medicine can use these as a tool for mathematical analysis of motion and disorders. Better results in sports and improved diagnostics are foreseen. This work is a step towards the biologically-inspired robot control needed for a diversity of tasks expected in humanoids, and robotic assistive devices helping people to overcome disabilities or augment their physical potentials. This text deals mainly with examples coming from sports in order to justify this aspect of research.

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