A parametric human body modelling tool for the representation of sitting posture of individuals with profound musculoskeletal deformities

Janusz Kulon, Colin Gibson, Adam Partlow, Paul Rogers, Michael Voysey

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Abstract

The interactive 3D model was developed using a CAD package (SolidWorksTM) and its object-oriented application programming interface (API), coded in C#. The model supports movement and orientation of body parts both in the coronal and sagittal planes. The dimensions and description of anthropometric measurements used in the model were based on ISO-7250-1:2008 standard. The human body was partitioned into nineteen parts. The spine contains 24 vertebrae representing the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions with each vertebrae being adjustable to different angles. The Denavit-Hartenberg inverse kinematics approach was used to calculate the position and orientation of all the joints in the hierarchy taking into consideration seat geometry, client's musculoskeletal condition and the sitting posture.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2nd UK Patient Specific Modelling IPEM Conference
Place of PublicationUniversity of Edinburgh
Pages105
Number of pages1
ISBN (Electronic)ISBN 978-1-903613-59-7
Publication statusPublished - 16 Jun 2014
Event2nd UK National Conference on Patient-Specific Modelling - John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: 16 Jun 201417 Jun 2014

Conference

Conference2nd UK National Conference on Patient-Specific Modelling
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityEdinburgh
Period16/06/1417/06/14

Keywords

  • Custom contoured seating systems
  • Severe musculoskeletal deformities
  • posture
  • 3D model

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