inverse kinematics

the transformation necessary to go from movement goals, typically specified in terms of positions or trajectories in space, to the means of achieving those goals, described in terms of joint angles. Inverse dynamics expresses this transformation in terms of the forces exerted by muscles. Because of the degrees of freedom problem, each of these transformations has many possible solutions for any particular movement.

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May 9th 2024

risk-assessment matrix

a table used to prioritize hazards on the basis of risk, which is defined by the intersection between the probability of the hazards and the severity of their consequences. Also called hazard-assessment matrix.