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Forward Kinematics

Forward kinematics is the calculation of the position and orientation of a distal body segment (such as the hand) based on the joint angles of proximal segments. Originally formalized in robotics by John Craig and adapted to biomechanics, it allows practitioners to predict endpoint location from known joint configuration.

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Forward Kinematics in Biomechanics
Taxonomic method record · process-pipeline / biomechanics
  • Craig, J. J. (2005). Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control (3rd ed.). Pearson. · URL
  • Winter, D. A. (1990). Biomechanics and Motor Control of Human Movement. Wiley-Interscience. · URL
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