REVIEW OF METHODS FOR DETERMINING THE LOCATION OF THE CENTER OF MASS (COM) FOR THE HUMAN BODY. APPLYING FOR THE SEGMENTATION METHOD FOR CALCULATING COM

Ionel ȘERBAN, Corneliu Nicolae DRUGĂ, Barbu Cristian BRAUN, Alexandru Constantin TULICĂ

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This paper aims to review the methods used to determine/calculate the location of the center of mass for the human body. Considering the review, the authors intend to apply the segmentation method to determine/calculate the location of the center of mass of a human body that executes a specific activity to identify whether it is in a stable equilibrium or not. The review, along with the applied method, might aid, in the biomechanical field, examining various situations/activities in which the human body is taking part. The center of mass (COM) of the human body plays a critical role in understanding movement, stability, and balance. Determining COM accurately is essential for applications in biomechanics, physical therapy, sports science, ergonomics, and robotics. There are various methods used to calculate COM, ranging from simple to more complex, depending on the accuracy needed and available tools. The paper presents a review of the methods commonly used for determining the COM of the human body, followed by a detailed explanation of the segmentation method for calculating COM.

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