We have developed a framework for simulating muscles and tendons using a dynamic modeling primitive, a “strand,” based on cubic spline curves with inertia [Sueda et al. 2008]. With this framework, we do not require moment-arm data; the tendons are simulated dynamically as stiff hyper-elastic strands simultaneously with the bones. We are able to simulate the dynamics of the intricate mechanisms ...

The EF-hand superfamily of proteins is characterized by the presence of calcium binding helix-loop-helix structures. Many of these proteins undergo considerable motion responsible for a wide range of properties upon binding but the exact mechanism at the root of this motion is not fully understood. Here, we use an unbiased accelerated multiscale simulation scheme, coupled with two force fields ...

—In unconstrained environments, teleoperation exists in consumer-level robots. Motion capture technology has been shown to shrink the skill gap between end user and of robots, however, equipment is getting more expensive complex such as with motion suits. This paper provides a vision-based method camera reduce costs make accessible for consumers. The hand coordinates received from are estimated...

BACKGROUND Perceiving and understanding emotional cues is critical for survival. Using the International Affective Picture System (IAPS) previous TMS studies have found that watching humans in emotional pictures increases motor excitability relative to seeing landscapes or household objects, suggesting that emotional cues may prime the body for action. OBJECTIVE/HYPOTHESIS Here we tested whet...

Objective(s): One applications of nanotechnology is in the area of medicine which is called nanomedicine. Primary instruments in nanomedicine can help us to detect diseases and used for drug delivery to inaccessible areas of human tissues. An important issue in simulating the motion of nanoparticles is modeling blood flow as a Newtonian or non-Newtonian fluid. Sometimes blood flow is simulated ...

This study reports an objective assessment of postoperative function of 11 triple transfers for high radial palsies, using pronator teres for wrist extension, flexor carpi ulnaris for finger extension and palmaris longus for thumb extension. The mean follow-up was 3.3 years. Assessment was done by recording the active ranges of wrist motion, grip strength, wrist and finger strength and work sim...