VSR Major Research Contributions We are proud to report some of the major scientific results that this group has accomplished:


a. Forward dynamics without integration

b. Posture/motion prediction of high degree of freedom human models with great realism

c. Stable haptic interface

d. Multi-body dynamics code for autonomous gait/balance

e. Accurate/sophisticated energy cost functions

f. Visualization of reach envelopes/cross sections

g. Alternate formulations in optimization

h. New models for the prediction of cloth draping

i. A NURBS-FEM fast model for prediction of muscle deformation

k. An innovative physiology-based muscle fatigue model