Human Modelling for Bio-Inspired Robotics. Mechanical Engineering in Assistive Technologies

__Human Modelling for Bio-inspired Robotics: Mechanical Engineering in Assistive Technologies__ presents the most cutting-edge research outcomes in the area of mechanical and control aspects of human functions for macro-scale (human size) applications. Intended to provide researchers both in academia and industry with key content on which to base their developments, this book is organized and written by senior experts in their fields. __Human Modeling for Bio-Inspired Robotics: Mechanical Engineering in Assistive Technologies__ offers a system-level investigation into human mechanisms that inspire the development of assistive technologies and humanoid robotics, including topics in modelling of anatomical, musculoskeletal, neural and cognitive systems, as well as motor skills, adaptation and integration. Each chapter is written by a subject expert and discusses its background, research challenges, key outcomes, application, and future trends. This book will be especially useful for academic and industry researchers in this exciting field, as well as graduate-level students to bring them up to speed with the latest technology in mechanical design and control aspects of the area. Previous knowledge of the fundamentals of kinematics, dynamics, control, and signal processing is assumed. * Presents the most recent research outcomes in the area of mechanical and control aspects of human functions for macro-scale (human size) applications * Covers background information and fundamental concepts of human modelling * Includes modelling of anatomical, musculoskeletal, neural and cognitive systems, as well as motor skills, adaptation, integration, and safety issues * Assumes previous knowledge of the fundamentals of kinematics, dynamics, control, and signal processing

Human Modelling for Bio-inspired Robotics: Mechanical Engineering in Assistive Technologies presents the most cutting-edge research outcomes in the area of mechanical and control aspects of human functions for macro-scale (human size) applications. Intended to provide researchers both in academia and industry with key content on which to base their developments, this book is organized and written by senior experts in their fields.

Human Modeling for Bio-Inspired Robotics: Mechanical Engineering in Assistive Technologies offers a system-level investigation into human mechanisms that inspire the development of assistive technologies and humanoid robotics, including topics in modelling of anatomical, musculoskeletal, neural and cognitive systems, as well as motor skills, adaptation and integration. Each chapter is written by a subject expert and discusses its background, research challenges, key outcomes, application, and future trends.

This book will be especially useful for academic and industry researchers in this exciting field, as well as graduate-level students to bring them up to speed with the latest technology in mechanical design and control aspects of the area. Previous knowledge of the fundamentals of kinematics, dynamics, control, and signal processing is assumed.

• Presents the most recent research outcomes in the area of mechanical and control aspects of human functions for macro-scale (human size) applications
• Covers background information and fundamental concepts of human modelling
• Includes modelling of anatomical, musculoskeletal, neural and cognitive systems, as well as motor skills, adaptation, integration, and safety issues
• Assumes previous knowledge of the fundamentals of kinematics, dynamics, control, and signal processing

Content: Front Matter,Copyright,Contributors,Motivation,About This BookEntitled to full textPart I: Modeling of Human Musculoskeletal System/Computational Analysis of Human Movements and Their ApplicationsChapter One - Implementation of Human-Like Joint Stiffness in Robotics Hands for Improved Manipulation, Pages 3-35 Chapter Two - A Review of Computational Musculoskeletal Analysis of Human Lower Extremities, Pages 37-73 Chapter Three - EMG-Controlled Human-Robot Interfaces: A Hybrid Motion and Task Modeling Approach, Pages 75-109 Chapter Four - Personalized Modeling for Home-Based Postural Balance Rehabilitation, Pages 111-137 Chapter Five - Modeling and Dynamic Optimization of a Hybrid Neuroprosthesis for Gait Restoration, Pages 139-159 Chapter Six - Soft Wearable Robotics Technologies for Body Motion Sensing, Pages 161-184 Chapter Seven - Noninvasive Brain Machine Interfaces for Assistive and Rehabilitation Robotics: A Review, Pages 187-216 Chapter Eight - Intention Inference for Human-Robot Collaboration in Assistive Robotics, Pages 217-249 Chapter Nine - Biomechanical HRI Modeling and Mechatronic Design of Exoskeletons for Assistive Applications, Pages 251-272 Chapter Ten - Psychological Modeling of Humans by Assistive Robots, Pages 273-296 Chapter Eleven - Adaptive Human-Robot Physical Interaction for Robot Coworkers, Pages 297-333 INDEX, Pages 335-343