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Back to the Future of Ergonomics: Utilizing Inertial Motion Capture and Fatigue Failure Theory to Develop a Cumulative Damage Assessment Method for Estimating Risk of Low Back Injury in Industrial Settings 

Nail Ulloa, Iván Enrique (2023-07-26)  ETD File Embargoed
The central objectives of this dissertation are to critically evaluate the efficacy of a wireless sensor Inertial Motion Capture (IMC) system in estimating lumbar kinematics and kinetics within a controlled laboratory ...

Design, Performance, and Analysis of an Automated Tool for Neuropathy Assessment on the Plantar Surface 

Castellano, Vitale (2022-07-25)
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy results in the loss of sensation in the hands and feet. Other symptoms such as numbness, burning, shooting pain, and electrical sensation have been reported. Individuals with this disease are ...

Designing Into 3D for Quadruped Orthotics 

Sterling, Amanda Jo (2022-07-25)  ETD File Embargoed
The goal of this research is to leverage local equine keratin material properties and their correlation to hoof tubule density (TD), hydration state (biological and environmental), temperature (biological and environmental), ...

A Diagnostic Tool for Neuropathy Assessment on the Plantar Surface of the Foot 

Castellano, Vitale (2020-07-10)
Neuropathy is categorized as a loss of sensation in the extremities, particularly in the hands and feet. It is often found in people with diabetes and is present in 40-60 million people. Symptoms include burning, numbness, ...

Establishing Viability of a Novel Wire Induction Extrusion 3D Printing Method 

Knotts, Michael James (2020-07-31)
Metal additive manufacturing is an emerging alternative to traditional manufacturing. While several systems currently exist within the realm of metal 3D printing, there is room for further innovation and development to ...

Evaluation of a Pneumatic Cylinder for Ankle Exoskeleton Actuation 

Bell, David (2023-11-28)  ETD File Embargoed
Ankle exoskeletons are used to reduce the effort of walking. This research aims to design and test an actuator that takes advantage of new joint angle prediction methods. First, a Maxon EC motor was tested on an exoskeleton ...

Fiducial Marker-Based Motion Capture System for Biomechanics and Lower Limb Prosthesis Alignment 

Gupta, Raju (2019-07-15)
Lower limb loss is a disability that is currently estimated to affect more than one million Americans. Development of lower limb prostheses has allowed the amputee to regain their mobility to some extent and reengage in ...

Knee Valgus vs. Knee Abduction Angle: Comparative Analysis of Valgus Alignment Measurement Methods in Female Athletes 

Oldfather, Taylor (2020-07-30)
Precise mathematical methods have been developed to quantify lower limb kinematics in anatomically meaningful ways to aid clinicians and researchers in a range of ways from injury prevention to rehabilitation practices. ...

Machine Learning Based Approach Using Electromyography to Predict Joint Angles of the Knee 

Coker, Jordan (2020-07-13)
In order for an active exoskeleton and its user to achieve synchronous motion, the intended motion of the user needs to be detected with enough lead-time to process and move the exoskeleton accordingly. This must also ...

Nonlinear Measures for Biomechanical Assessment of Movement Health and Postural Complexity 

Larson, Jacob (2022-07-28)
The focus of this dissertation is on using nonlinear dynamics to analyze traditional biomechanical movements. The benefit of this approach is that nonlinear dynamics may be used in the future to help athletes avoid injury ...

Pedestrian Navigation using Particle Filtering and a priori Building Maps 

Ray, Tanner (2019-05-16)
This thesis presents a new particle filter (PF) weight update method that improves the performance of indoor positioning systems. In standalone inertial pedestrian-dead-reckoning (PDR) systems, the position error grows ...