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    • Biomechanics
    • Robotics
    • Computer Science

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    • Accurate estimation of human kinematics is crucial for biomechanical analysis.
    • Existing methods struggle with accurately capturing impulsive accelerations during activities like walking.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a novel state-space modeling method for human kinematics estimation.
    • To enhance the accuracy of estimating accelerations, particularly impulsive ones at foot contact.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized state-space modeling with an articulated model.
    • Employed the unscented Kalman filter (UKF) with a fixed-interval smoother.
    • Implemented a contact constraint within the UKF to model acceleration impulses at floor contact.

    Main Results:

    • The novel method demonstrated superior estimation quality compared to the extended Kalman smoother during impulsive accelerations.
    • Successfully applied to marker-based motion analysis, including validation with a rigid test device and human gait.
    • Validated acceleration estimates using a triaxial accelerometer.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed approach enables accurate human kinematics estimation during both continuous and transient accelerations.
    • Offers a novel method for estimating acceleration at foot initial contact, improving loading evaluation.
    • Enhances the precision of biomechanical analysis by accurately capturing impact dynamics.