Fundamentals of Neuromechanics
Francisco Valero-Cuevas
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Description for Fundamentals of Neuromechanics
Hardback. Series: Biosystems & Biorobotics. Num Pages: 194 pages, 65 black & white illustrations, 3 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MFGV; PBMW; PSAN; TJFM; UGK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 163 x 18. Weight in Grams: 472.
This book provides a conceptual and computational framework to study how the nervous system exploits the anatomical properties of limbs to produce mechanical function. The study of the neural control of limbs has historically emphasized the use of optimization to find solutions to the muscle redundancy problem. That is, how does the nervous system select a specific muscle coordination pattern when the many muscles of a limb allow for multiple solutions? I revisit this problem from the emerging perspective of neuromechanics that emphasizes finding and implementing families of feasible solutions, instead of a single and unique optimal solution. ... Read more
This book provides a conceptual and computational framework to study how the nervous system exploits the anatomical properties of limbs to produce mechanical function. The study of the neural control of limbs has historically emphasized the use of optimization to find solutions to the muscle redundancy problem. That is, how does the nervous system select a specific muscle coordination pattern when the many muscles of a limb allow for multiple solutions? I revisit this problem from the emerging perspective of neuromechanics that emphasizes finding and implementing families of feasible solutions, instead of a single and unique optimal solution. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer London Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Series
Biosystems & Biorobotics
Condition
New
Weight
487g
Number of Pages
194
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447167464
SKU
V9781447167464
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99-15
About Francisco Valero-Cuevas
Francisco Valero-Cuevas is a Full Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, and the Division of Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. He also holds appointments in the departments of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science. Prior to this he was Assistant and Associate Professor at Cornell University. He holds a Bachelor's ... Read more
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