Ballistic walking: an improved model

摘要: Abstract A mathematical model of the swing phase walking is presented. The lower extremities are represented by links, and rest body a point mass at hip joint. It assumed that no muscular moments provided to any joints during phase. then moves under action gravity alone. analyzed here an improvement previous same authors. range possible times for each step length computed model, results compared with published experimental data. Typical histograms forces applied ground angles limbs against time also given. have general course as those found experimentally in normal walking, exception vertical force. reasons responsible this discussed. comparison suggests effects absent determinants on gait.