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Estimation of Contact Regions Between Hands and Objects During Human Multi-Digit Grasping
Published on: April 21, 2023
Finite element modal analysis and harmonic response analysis of human arm grasping model
Shuang Liu1,2, Hongmei Xu1,2, Yujun Shang1,2
1College of Engineering, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan, China.
Abstract:
Based on CT scan, the finite element models of human arm were constructed. Modal analysis of the arm was performed, and the natural vibration characteristics were evaluated. The dynamic simulation of the vibration transmission process was carried out when grasping the handle, and the vibration response and transmission characteristics were investigated. Resonance was likely to occur in the ranges of 5-10 Hz and 35-40 Hz, which caused fatigue damage to the arm. Vibrations in the ranges should be avoided having direct contact with the handle. The analysis results were found to be consistent with those of modal analysis.
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