AIMC Topic: Biomechanical Phenomena

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Reversible kink instability drives ultrafast jumping in nematodes and soft robots.

Science robotics
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) exhibit a bending-elastic instability, or kink, before becoming airborne, a feature previously hypothesized but not substantiated to enhance jumping performance. Here, we provide the evidence that this kink is crucia...

Design and Implementation of a Soft-Rigid Hybrid Gripper with Bionic Ligaments and Joint Capsule.

Soft robotics
Dealing with grasping tasks in unstructured environments, existing soft grippers often exhibit a lack of static stability, while rigid-soft hybrid grippers display limited compliance due to the fixed connections at the joints. To address the challeng...

A wearable ankle-assisted robot for improving gait function and pattern in stroke patients.

Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
BACKGROUND: Hemiplegic gait after a stroke can result in a decreased gait speed and asymmetrical gait pattern. Normal gait patterns and speed are typically the ultimate goals of gait function in stroke rehabilitation. The purpose of this study was to...

Deep learning-aided segmentation combined with finite element analysis reveals a more natural biomechanic of dinosaur fossil.

Scientific reports
Finite element analysis (FEA), a biomechanical simulation technique capable of providing direct mechanical visualization for CT-based digital models, has been extensively applied to fossil image datasets to address key evolutionary questions in paleo...

From marker to markerless: Validating DeepLabCut for 2D sagittal plane gait analysis in adults and newly walking toddlers.

Journal of biomechanics
The use of 3D marker-based motion analysis systems is considered the gold standard for tracking limb movements. However, these systems are expensive, limited to laboratory settings, and difficult to apply when studying paediatric populations. Therefo...

Sticking the landing: Insect-inspired strategies for safely landing flapping-wing aerial microrobots.

Science robotics
For flying insects, the transition from flight to surface locomotion requires effective touchdown maneuvers that allow stable landings on a variety of surfaces. Landing behaviors of insects are diverse, with some using more controlled flight approach...

Neuro-Modulation Analysis Based on Muscle Synergy Graph Neural Network in Human Locomotion.

IEEE transactions on neural systems and rehabilitation engineering : a publication of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
The coordination of muscles in human locomotion is commonly understood as the integration of motor modules known as muscle synergies. Recent research has delved into the adaptation of muscle synergies during the acquisition of new motor skills. Howev...

Automatic video analysis of countermovement jump performance using a single uncalibrated camera.

Journal of biomechanics
The countermovement jump (CMJ) assessment is widely employed for monitoring sports performance, traditionally relying on heavy and expensive force plates to extract performance variables like jump height and peak force. Inertial measurement unit (IMU...

The improved extrapolated center of mass enhances the safety of exoskeleton system.

Scientific reports
Maintaining the balance and safety of the exoskeleton human-robot coupling system is a prerequisite for realizing the rehabilitation training function. Therefore, research on the balance of lower limb exoskeleton robots has attracted much attention. ...

Learning-based 3D human kinematics estimation using behavioral constraints from activity classification.

Nature communications
Inertial measurement units offer a cost-effective, portable alternative to lab-based motion capture systems. However, measuring joint angles and movement trajectories with inertial measurement units is challenging due to signal drift errors caused by...