Simplified human hand models based on grasping analysis

The purpose of this paper is to analyze in some depth the kinematic behaviour of the human hand, in order to obtain simplified human hand models with the minimum and optimal number of Degrees of Freedom (DoF), and thus achieving an efficient manipulation task. The statistical analysis is carried out using Principal Components Analysis (PCA). Power and precision grasps are obtained with the use of a Cyberglove and a human hand model with 24 DoF. Finally, these experiments are used to evaluate the best DoF for an appropriate manipulation.

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