Quantitative analysis, synthesis and optimization of human motion

Abstract An overview is presented of the methodology and models used in the quantitative analysis, synthesis and optimization of human motion. It is demonstrated from basic principles that motion analysis is associated with inverse hominoid dynamics while synthesis and optimization involve simulation and specific neural control strategies. The utility and the practical implementation of motion analysis, simulation, and optimization are also discussed. Finally, the fundamental principles are elaborated on which a unifying theory of human movement could be built.

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