In consultation with our clients' engineers, we develop mathematical models for the analysis of the behavior of mechanical systems. Using Autolev, an interactive symbolic manipulation program designed specifically for the kinematic and dynamic analysis of mechanical systems, we formulate equations of motion and create computationally efficient computer programs to simulate motions and determine forces. These programs can be tailored to client specified forms of Input/Output for direct use by clients. We also perform simulations and produce results in the form of tabulated numerical values, plots, or animations in order to arrive at recommendations on design issues.
Systems consisting of bodies arranged in the form of open and closed chains can be accommodated, as can nonholonomic constraints, system interaction forces, friction forces, specified motions of parts of a system, and control laws supplied by clients. Representative examples include robots, manipulators, spacecraft, road vehicles, mechanisms, machinery, and human subjects.