Gait Simulation for Prosthesis Foot Design Using Three-Dimensional Entire-Body Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal Model

In order to develop and evaluate prosthesis, trial-and-error method is employed usually. The purpose of this study is to simulate prosthesis walking expressing prosthesis foot and body motion characteristics by using a three-dimensional neuro-musculo skeletal model. Cooperative behavior was observed between the prosthesis foot and body movement. When we tried to compare the trajectory of the center of pressure, it was suggested that the evaluation could be qualitatively possible. However, in order to make a clear comparison, there is a need to set concrete conditions such as elasticity of the prosthesis