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Glossary for Manikin
Term
Definition
Degrees of freedom (DOF)
The number of defined modes in which a mechanical system can move.
Forward kinematics
Move each segment in a linked structure individually to achieve the end position of the linked structure.
Inverse kinematics
Place the end segment of a linked structure in its desired end position, and the other linked segments move into place to achieve the end position.