Immobilisation of a Large Animal for Imaging Purposes

The mobility of a horse in the standing position with its hooves fixed to the ground is investigated to assist designing a minimally obstructing system for restraining large animals. The horse is modelled as a mechanical linkage driven by muscle forces. The linkage's configuration patterns, act...

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Main Authors: W. Szyszkowski, Wei Cai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/11762320902867818