August 2013 - Opensim-announcement

OpenSim News, Events, and Opportunities
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 28 Aug '13

28 Aug '13

*Participate in the next OpenSim Webinar* Measuring and Incorporating Subject-Specific Muscle Parameters in Post-Stroke Gait Simulations* *Jill Higginson, Brian A. Knarr, and John W. Ramsay, University of Delaware Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Read more and register<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=81&titl…> *Find OpenSim models for research and teaching* We created a new Musculoskeletal Models Wiki<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/Musculoskeletal+M…>Page<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/Musculoskeletal+M…>to summarize key information (e.g. authors, intended uses, and download info) for publicly available OpenSim models. The table is designed to help users find models and help authors educate users. If you are a model author, feel free to edit your entry. If there are models that we've missed, please let us know and we'll add them to the list. *Learn about a new DARPA funding opportunity on injury reduction and performance enhancement* A new funding opportunity<https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/DARPA-BAA-13-43/listing.html>has recently been released for the DARPA Warrior Web program, which seeks to develop a soft, conformal undersuit to reduce injury and enhance performance of soldiers. The OpenSim software platform is the Warrior Web's preferred biomechanical modeling environment<http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/darpa_warrior_web.html>. For those who wish to learn more about the Warrior Web opportunity, DARPA is holding a Proposers' Day<https://safe.sysplan.com/confsys/warrior_web_b/>on September 5 in Arlington, VA. *Submit your Pilot Project Proposals* The National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research (NCSRR) and OpenSim project at Stanford seek proposals for our pilot project program. The program awards seed grants to innovative and meritorious projects that will accelerate the use of simulation in rehabilitation research. Applications are due by August 30. Read more and learn how to apply.<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/pilot.html> *Apply to be an OpenSim Fellow* We are pleased to announce the OpenSim Fellows Program <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/fellows.html>– a new initiative from the OpenSim project and the National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research. The goal of the OpenSim Fellows Program is to cultivate and engage a community of OpenSim experts who will collectively advance the field of neuro-musculoskeletal modeling and simulation. Read more and learn how to apply<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/fellows.html> . -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Associate Director | NCSRR<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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Call for Applications to the OpenSim Fellows Program
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 22 Aug '13

22 Aug '13

We are pleased to announce the OpenSim Fellows Program <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/fellows.html>– a new initiative from the OpenSim project and the National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research. The goal of the OpenSim Fellows Program is to cultivate and engage a community of OpenSim experts who will collectively advance the field of neuro-musculoskeletal modeling and simulation. The full details<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/fellows.html>of the program, including benefits<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/fellows.html#Benefits>and responsibilities<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/fellows.html#Responsibilities>are available on our website. Some of the benefits include participation in a biannual Fellows symposium, access to support, and recognition as a Fellow and recommended OpenSim consultant. The OpenSim Fellows will help to grow and sustain the modeling and simulation community by 1) training the next generation of researchers; 2) encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration; 3) sharing models, data, and software; 4) advocating for model validation; and 5) demonstrating simulation best practices. The application<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/fellows.html#ApplicationProce…>includes a CV, two representative publications, five short essays, and two letters of endorsement. Applicants must demonstrate OpenSim expertise and contributions to the community. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Please let us know if you have any questions about the program or the application process. Best wishes, Jen -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Associate Director | NCSRR<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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Upcoming Webinar and More OpenSim News
by opensim-announcement＠simtk.org 06 Aug '13

06 Aug '13

We're excited to announce the next webinar in our series, as well as several other upcoming events and opportunities. *Participate in our next webinar* To Create 3D Muscle Models or Not: That Is the Question* *Silvia Salinas Blemker, University of Virginia Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Read more and register<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=79&titl…> *Download OpenSim 3.1* OpenSim 3.1 includes expanded scripting capabilities, enhancements to the graphical user interface, many new modeling components, new examples, and important bug fixes. Read more about the new features<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=5114…>we've added for OpenSim 3.1 and download the software <https://simtk.org/project/xml/downloads.xml?group_id=91>. *Try out our new and updated examples* We've continued to expand the library of OpenSim examples. Some of our new or recently updated examples, include: - Simulation-Based Design to Reduce Metabolic Cost<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/Simulation-Based+…>, featuring many example GUI scripts - Simulation-Based Design to Prevent Ankle Injuries<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/Simulation-Based+…>, demonstrating the new simulation toolbar - Dynamic Walking Challenge: Go the Distance!<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=5113…>, including many Matlab model-building and simulation scripts We have also posted several examples from the advanced modeling and simulation course offered at Stanford this past spring: - Pulling Out the Stops: Designing a Muscle for a Tug-of-War Competition<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/Pulling+Out+the+S…> - Sky High: Coordinating Muscles for Optimal Jump Performance<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/Sky+High%3A+Coord…> - From the Ground Up: Building a Passive Dynamic Walker Model<http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/From+the+Ground+U…> *Submit Proposals to the NCSRR Pilot Project Program* The National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research (NCSRR) and OpenSim project at Stanford seek proposals for our pilot project program. The program awards seed grants to innovative and meritorious projects that will accelerate the use of simulation in rehabilitation research. Applications are due by August 30. Read more and learn how to apply.<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/pilot.html> -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Associate Director | NCSRR<http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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