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  • Biomechanics
  • Human Motion Analysis
  • Ergonomics

Background:

  • Human motion simulation is crucial for assessing occupational injury risks, particularly for lifting motions linked to low-back pain.
  • Existing models require refinement for accurate simulation of diverse lifting scenarios and populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a hybrid dynamic model for simulating two-dimensional (2D) human lifting motions.
  • To assess the model's accuracy in predicting lifting kinematics across different age groups and task conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A 2D five-segment human body model was employed.
  • Lifting motions were predicted by solving a nonlinear optimization problem with minimal-effort criteria and time-functional joint velocity constraints.
  • Simulations were performed for symmetric lifting tasks by younger and older adults.

Main Results:

  • The hybrid model achieved high prediction accuracy, with mean and median joint angle errors below 10°.
  • The simulation results closely matched actual motion data, validating the model's effectiveness.
  • The model's predictive accuracy is comparable to existing human motion simulation models.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed hybrid dynamic model accurately simulates 2D lifting motions for various tasks and age groups.
  • This tool can be valuable for understanding biomechanics and reducing occupational injury risks associated with lifting.