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Dekalb, Illinois
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MEE 579
Digital Human Modeling and Simulation
Fundamentals of using computational methods to simulate the human musculoskeletal system as articulated kinematic chains. Use of methods adapted from robot kinematics and dynamics, coupled with joint biomechanics and joint strength profiles. Prediction of serial link motion of the human body and associated physical demands and limitations
Units: 3.0
Prerequisites:
MEE 381 - Computational Methods and Programming in Engineering Design
or
MEE 380 - Computational Methods in Engineering Design
and
MEE 320 - Mechanism Design and Analysis