Title: A physics-based digital human model

Authors: Karim Abdel-Malek, Jasbir Arora, Jingzhou (James) Yang, Timothy Marler, Steve Beck, Colby Swan, Laura Frey-Law, Joo Kim, Rajan Bhatt, Anith Mathai, Chris Murphy, Salam Rahmatalla, Amos Patrick, John Obusek

Addresses: Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) Program, Center for Computer-Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. ' Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) Program, Center for Computer-Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. ' Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409, USA. ' Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) Program, Center for Computer-Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. ' Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) Program, Center for Computer-Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. ' Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) Program, Center for Computer-Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. ' Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) Program, Center for Computer-Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. ' Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) Program, Center for Computer-Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. ' Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) Program, Center for Computer-Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. ' Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) Program, Center for Computer-Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. ' Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) Program, Center for Computer-Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. ' Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) Program, Center for Computer-Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. ' Virtual Soldier Research (VSR) Program, Center for Computer-Aided Design, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. ' US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center, Natick, MA 01760, USA

Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive human modelling and simulation environment. This environment, called Santos^™, is a new generation of digital human simulation systems that allows a user to interact with a digital character with full and accurate biomechanics and a complete muscular system, subject to the laws of physics. Major results in the areas of dynamic motion prediction, advanced posture prediction and comfort level assessment, physiology model, modelling of clothing and muscle wrapping and force assessment will be presented. This paper will feature the various modules that comprise the Santos environment.

Keywords: digital human modelling; physics-based models; simulation; optimisation; vehicle design; biomechanics; dynamic motion prediction; advanced posture prediction; comfort level assessment; physiology modelling; clothing models; muscle wrapping; force assessment.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.2009.027960

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 2009 Vol.51 No.3/4, pp.324 - 340

Published online: 22 Aug 2009 *

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