Project Website http://newmanlab.mit.edu/finding-objective-function-and-mathematical-model-of-l…
Despite of redundancy in locomotion, generally, we follow common pattern while walking or running. Therefore, we can infer or at least assume that there is an objective function that our CNS solve while locomotion. The goal is to find proper objective function by considering known behaviors. In parallel, research is expected to suggest or modify a parsimonious mathematical model of locomotion of normal and neurologically impaired subjects also.
Finally, by achieving and comparing these results, we can render a part of answer to the question -- “what is the theoretical or mathematical definition of improvement of locomotion?” or “what is necessary to rehabilitate neurologically impaired subjects?”