A Muscle Model Based on Feldman's Lambda Model: 3D Finite Element Implementation

TL;DR

This paper integrates Feldman's lambda muscle model into a 3D finite element model of the human face, comparing its performance to traditional Hill-type models to enhance facial muscle simulation accuracy.

Contribution

It introduces a novel 3D finite element implementation of Feldman's muscle model for facial simulation, offering an alternative to classical Hill-type models.

Findings

Feldman's model provides different muscle activation characteristics.

The model demonstrates potential for more realistic facial movement simulation.

Comparison shows advantages over Hill-type models in certain scenarios.

Abstract

This paper presents the introduction of Feldman's muscle model in a three dimensional continuum finite element model of the human face. This model is compared to the classical Hill-type muscle model