..., the synchronization timing, the force and position control methods, and the system software can adequately replicate the biomechanics of human motion required to conduct meaningful cadaveric joint investigations. The major components of the musculoskeletal simulator (Fig. 1 ) are the tendon actuators, rotopod...

... measurement bone mechanoception orthotics position control seats sitting posture pelvis alignment lumbar adjustment posture control wheelchair intervention Wheelchair users who cannot functionally reposition themselves often adopt a passive body posture ( 1 ) and suffer from sitting...

... 01 04 2005 08 05 2006 prosthetics mechanoception patient rehabilitation biocontrol medical control systems position control micromechanical devices gyroscopes accelerometers biomedical transducers biomedical measurement There is a clear need for a prosthesis...

... 04 02 2005 three-term control biomechanics biomedical engineering muscle force feedback position control motion control transfer functions closed loop systems stability criteria dynamic response Single-link Biomechanical Model Delayed Feedbacks PID Control Hermite–Biehler...

... . Manuscript received by the Bioengineering Division June 23, 2003; revision received August 14, 2003. Associate Editor: P.V. Bayly. 09 03 2004 biological specimen preparation biomedical materials mechanical testing computerised tomography position control finite element analysis bone...