Santos Human - The Science of Human Motion

Santos Engine™ 2010

The Santos™ virtual human modeling software represents a new generation of virtual humans that are highly realistic in terms of appearance, movement, and feedback (evaluation of the human body during task execution). Santos™ resides in a virtual environment with a set of variables that the user can manipulate to effect changes in the way the avatar and the environment interact. With two different operating modes, posture prediction and advanced inverse kinematics (IK), the software provides a broad range of simulation tools for testing equipment design and assessing task performance. An optimization-based approach to kinematic and dynamic motion analysis allows the avatar to operate with nearly complete autonomy, as opposed to depending on stored animation and data. This autonomy enables the user to conduct human-factors analysis, including, among other things, posture prediction, motion prediction, gate analysis, reach envelope analysis, and ergonomics studies.

Recommended and Minimum Specifications

Using the test results we have been able to compile both minimum and recommended specifications for a PC running Santos.

Minimum Requirements

NOTE: Check graphics card drivers. If necessary, install the most up-to-date official drivers for the applicable graphics card. If using OpenGL, an OpenGL2.0-compatible graphics card and driver are required.

Recommended Specifications