Motion capture and inverse dynamics

This teaching unit is common to both the CSIM and Biomechanics courses. It combines skills in the mechanics of rigid solids and imaging. It applies equally to issues in biomechanics, robotics, and many other fields related to motion analysis, such as motion capture for video games. It includes a theoretical component consisting of lectures and tutorials, and a practical component consisting of lab work carried out in conjunction with the UFR STAPS.

The objective of this EU is to analyze movement using an inverse dynamics approach. This involves using a system of cameras and sensors to capture the movement of a model system (in this case, the human body) in order to trace the movements of each segment. Then, using the laws of dynamics and force platforms, the forces generated in the connections between the segments (or joints) are traced. This data can then be used to dimension the connections and segments in a design process or to analyze the forces in the joints using a biomechanical approach.

Dynamics of rigid bodies

100% CC (Written + Practical)