Mechanical Design of an Anthropometric Lower Extremity Exoskeletal System

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Safavi, Sahba | 2011

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Type of Document: M.Sc. Thesis
Language: English
Document No: 41962 (58)
University: Sharif University of Technology, International Campus, Kish Island
Department: Science and Engineering
Advisor(s): Meghdari, Ali
Abstract:
The main scope of this research is to develop an anthropometric lower extremity exoskeleal system in a virtual environment for augmentation purposes. The main challenge in the process of doing this research is to employ the biomechanical analysis of the human locomotion to provide the necessary background information for the design of devices that closely mimic the dynamics of the operator's motion. In this case, the appropriate degrees-of-freedom and associated range of motions for each joint should be determined. In addition, the kind of necessary actuators and measurement systems should be selected based on the muscle torque consumption analysis provided by a musculoskeletal model, functional versatility and simplicity of implementation. Finally, a complete 3-D anthropometric lower extremity exoskeletal system is constructed in virtual environment employing Solid Work software
Keywords:
Exoskeletal System ; Musculoskeletal System ; Anthropometric Design ; Power Muscle Consumption ; Lower Extremity