Least-action principle in gait
Least-action principle in gait
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DOI:
10.1209/0295-5075/87/58003
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发表时间:
2009-09-01
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影响因子:
1.8
通讯作者:
Luo, D. L.
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作者:
Fan, Y. F.;Loan, M.;Luo, D. L.
We apply the laws of human gait vertical ground reaction force and discover the existence of the phenomenon of least-action principle in gait. Using a capacitive mat transducer system, we obtain the variations of human gait vertical ground reaction force and establish a structure equation for the resultant of such a force. Defining the deviation of vertical force as an action function, we observe from our gait optimization analysis the least-action principle at half of the stride time. We develop an evaluation index of mechanical-energy consumption based upon the least-action principle in gait. We conclude that these observations can be employed to enhance the accountability of gait evaluation. Copyright (C) EPLA, 2009