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J Wojtusch¹, P Beckerle, O Christ

¹Department of Computer Science, Simulation, Systems Optimization and Robotics Group, Technische Universität Darmstadt, 64289 Darmstadt, Germany. wojtusch@sim.tu-darmstadt.de

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This study introduces a customizable biomechanical modeling and simulation environment for dynamic analysis. It enables personalized virtual characters and efficient design of lower limb prosthetics using a hardware simulator.

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Area of Science:

Biomechanics
Computational modeling
Prosthetics design

Background:

Current biomechanical modeling tools often lack user-specific customization and flexibility.
Dynamic simulation and optimization in biomechanics require adaptable and modular approaches.
Integrating user experience into prosthetic device design is crucial for effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel, user-specific customizable biomechanical modeling and simulation environment.
To enable flexible extension and efficient application in dynamic simulation and optimization.
To associate the environment with a hardware simulator for lower limb prosthetic device development.

Main Methods:

A modular modeling approach for multi-body systems.
Functional distribution of model description and parameter data with standardized interfaces.
User-specific customization including anthropometric parameter identification and virtual character generation.

Main Results:

Development of a flexible and extensible biomechanical modeling and simulation environment.
Demonstrated capability for user-specific customization and integration with hardware simulation.
Successful application in the context of a lower limb prosthetic device design and optimization simulator.

Conclusions:

The presented environment offers a powerful tool for personalized biomechanical analysis and simulation.
The modular design facilitates adaptation and integration for various biomechanical applications.
The system supports the design and optimization of lower limb prosthetics through user-centered simulation.