Communications of the ACM
Open Source Software Creates Powerful, Accurate Simulations for Movement Research
Researchers at Stanford University have integrated techniques from biology, neuroscience, mechanics and robotics into the open source OpenSim software.
Credit: Ajay Seth et al.
Researchers have expanded and enhanced an open source movement simulator that addresses problems in medicine, paleontology, and animal locomotion.
The OpenSim software developed by Stanford University researchers integrates techniques from biology, neuroscience, mechanics, and robotics to tackle challenges in the generation of fast and accurate simulations of movements "in silico."
The research team says OpenSim "allows researchers with no special expertise in biomechanics to perform powerful and accurate simulations to test hypotheses, visualize solutions to problems, and communicate ideas."
Among recent enhancements to OpenSim is the inclusion of more accurate models of muscle dynamics, joint kinematics, and assistive devices, which will help in rehabilitation studies.
Also added recently is the ability to produce tailored studies by combining existing tools in new ways, as well as tools for importing motion-capture data to test simulations against experiments, and updated visualization tools for creating insightful movement animations.
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