Marcus Settles
Papers
2
Total Citations
38
H-Index
2
About
Dr. Marcus Settles is a biomechanics researcher whose work centers on the computational modeling of human hand and thumb kinematics, with direct applications to robotics and rehabilitation. His most influential contribution, "MRI-Based Skeletal Hand Movement Model" (2014, 27 citations), pioneered the use of in-vivo imaging data to construct more anatomically accurate representations of hand motion, challenging traditional fixed-axis assumptions. This work provides a critical foundation for developing anthropomorphic robotic grippers that mimic natural dexterity. In his earlier study, "Multi-body simulation of a human thumb joint by sliding surfaces" (2012, 11 citations), Settles advanced beyond simplified rotational models by incorporating sliding contact mechanics, capturing the true complexity of the thumb’s saddle joint. His research bridges engineering and clinical science, offering tools for prosthetic design and surgical planning. By integrating MRI-derived geometry with multi-body dynamics, Settles has established a rigorous framework for understanding how skeletal structures move in three dimensions, making his work essential reading for students and researchers in biomechatronics and human motion analysis.
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Top Papers
- 1MRI-Based Skeletal Hand Movement Model27 citations · 2014
- 2Multi-body simulation of a human thumb joint by sliding surfaces11 citations · 2012