Abstract:In this paper we develop a dynamic model to mimic and simulate human falling process when tripping over an obstacle. The work consists of three parts. First a five-link gait model is established and the joint trajectories of knee and hip are generated. Next several constraints including the physical, physiological and environmental constraints are taken into consideration. Hence the fall process can be modelled in a realistic manner. Next a number of important factors that characterize the fall process, such a… Show more
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