Case Study: University of Technology of Compiègne achieves accurate hand musculoskeletal modeling with Hexagon’s Adams

Adams helps unravel the complexities of hand motion for manipulation of virtual objects

The University of Technology of Compiègne sought to develop a highly accurate musculoskeletal model of the hand and forearm to advance the development of a haptic feedback glove for virtual reality. The project, called MANDARIN, required this model to understand the complexities of hand motion, muscle forces, and joint loads during object manipulation, which had previously been difficult to achieve due to the anatomical complexity of the hand.

Using Hexagon's Adams multibody dynamics simulation software, the University team imported real kinematic data to build and validate their detailed model. The solution successfully simulated the operation of the musculoskeletal system during motion, with results that aligned with previous biomechanical studies. Hexagon's technology enabled the researchers to unravel the complexities of hand motion, providing a critical tool for the development of their new haptic glove design and opening potential applications in the medical field.

University of Technology of Compiègne

Frederic Marin

Professor