11th Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems (HAPTICS'03)
Simulating Side Slopes on Locomotion Interfaces Using Torso Forces
Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
March 22-March 23
ISBN: 0-7695-1890-7
This paper describes the biomechanical experimental validation of simulating side slope during walking on a treadmill style locomotion interface. The side slope effect is achieved by means of a lateral force applied to the waist of the walking subject. Results are provided and discussed for both simulated and real side slopes, showing a substantial biomechanical equivalence in the walking pattern for the real side slope and lateral torso force.
Citation:
John M. Hollerbach, Damaso Checcacci, Haruo Noma, Yasuyuki Yanagida, Nobuji Tetsutani, "Simulating Side Slopes on Locomotion Interfaces Using Torso Forces," haptics, pp.91, 11th Symposium on Haptic Interfaces for Virtual Environment and Teleoperator Systems (HAPTICS'03), 2003