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March 2021

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OpenSim Software Release, Research Opportunity, Office Hours
by Jen Hicks 31 Mar '21

31 Mar '21

*OpenSim 4.2 Available for Download* We are pleased to announce OpenSim 4.2 <https://simtk.org/frs/?group_id=91>, the newest version of the OpenSim software. The new software brings improvements that make it easier to use inertial measurement unit (IMU) data and the state-of-the-art direct collocation method with OpenSim. OpenSense, our workflow for working with IMU data, is now directly available in the OpenSim application (GUI), where you can visualize your IMU data and compute inverse kinematics. OpenSim Moco, our workflow for using direct collocation, is now available directly with OpenSim's Python, Matlab, and C++ interfaces. Read more about the new features <https://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=48988768> and download OpenSim 4.2 <https://simtk.org/frs/?group_id=91> *Rice Computational Neuromechanics Lab Openings for PhD Students and Post-doctoral Researcher * The Rice Computational Neuromechanics Lab <https://rcnl.rice.edu/> directed by Dr. B.J. Fregly is looking for two PhD students and one post-doctoral researcher to work on a new five-year project with OpenSim. The project will develop innovative software technology that allows engineers working in collaboration with clinicians to design effective personalized surgical and neurorehabilitation interventions for movement impairments. Such impairments often result from clinical conditions such as stroke, osteoarthritis, spinal cord injury, and even cancer. The proposed software will create a virtual representation of the patient’s neuromusculoskeletal system and then apply virtual treatments to the virtual patient to identify the treatment design that will maximize post-treatment movement function. Learn more and apply <https://simtk.org/opportunities.php> *Apply to Participate in Virtual Office Hours for Biomechanical Modeling or Machine Learning Research Questions* *Applications due: April 9, 2021, 5 PM local time* *Meeting dates: Weeks of April 19 and April 26, 2021* We encourage you to apply to our April Virtual Office Hours to support researchers working with wearable sensors, video technology, and other modalities in rehabilitation research. These office hours are offered as part of the training efforts of our Restore <https://restore.stanford.edu/> and Mobilize <https://mobilize.stanford.edu/> Centers. We will have two tracks: 1) Biomechanical modeling with OpenSim <https://opensim.stanford.edu/> and IMUs <https://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu/display/OpenSim/OpenSense+-+Kinematic…> or video, and 2) Machine learning, including video analysis. All phases of a research project are supported, such as formulating a research question, choosing and planning appropriate methods, and addressing issues with carrying out the study. We welcome and encourage individuals to apply as a team, if applicable. Learn more and apply <https://mobilize.stanford.edu/2021/03/12/apply-to-participate-in-virtual-of…> -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Director of Data Science | Mobilize Center <http://mobilize.stanford.edu/> 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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Virtual Office Hours Applications, Tool for Automatic Generation of Personalized Models, Biomechanics Class Resources
by Joy P. Ku 15 Mar '21

15 Mar '21

Apply to Participate in Virtual Office Hours for Biomechanical Modeling or Machine Learning Research Questions Applications due: April 9, 2021, 5 PM local time Meeting dates: Weeks of April 19 and April 26, 2021 We are pleased to announce our April Virtual Office Hours to support researchers working with wearable sensors, video technology, and other modalities in rehabilitation research. These office hours are offered as part of the training efforts of our Restore<https://restore.stanford.edu/> and Mobilize<https://mobilize.stanford.edu/> Centers. We will have two tracks: 1) Biomechanical modeling with OpenSim<https://opensim.stanford.edu/> and IMUs<https://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu/display/OpenSim/OpenSense+-+Kinematic…> or video, and 2) Machine learning, including video analysis. All phases of a research project are supported, such as formulating a research question, choosing and planning appropriate methods, and addressing issues with carrying out the study. We welcome and encourage individuals to apply as a team, if applicable. Learn more and apply<https://mobilize.stanford.edu/2021/03/12/apply-to-participate-in-virtual-of…> MATLAB Toolbox for Automatic Generation of Personalized OpenSim Models Luca Modenese from Imperial College London and Jean-Baptiste Renault from Aix-Marseille University have recently released STAPLE (Shared Tools for Automatic Personalized Lower Extremity modeling), a MATLAB toolbox to automatically create kinematic and kinetic models of the lower extremity using subject-specific bone geometries segmented from medical images. Numerous examples of use and testing datasets are available. Read publication<https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021929020306102?via%3Di…> | Download stable release<https://simtk.org/projects/msk-staple> | Access code development via GitHub <https://github.com/modenaxe/msk-STAPLE> Resources Available for OpenSim-Based Class Project and Jeopardy!-Inspired Exam Review The Biomechanics of Movement textbook's Classroom site<https://simtk-confluence-homeworks.stanford.edu/pages/viewpage.action?pageI…> hosts homework problems and other materials for teaching biomechanics. This includes a number of OpenSim-related resources. The site has just made available: * A Jeopardy!-inspired exam review for an advanced undergrad/early grad student course in biomechanics, from Kat Steele at University of Washington * Materials for a class project that guides students through two different approaches for using OpenSim to predict in vivo medial and lateral knee contact forces, from B.J. Fregly at Rice University. Included are instructions, experimental data, setup files, the OpenSim model, and a grading rubric. These two resources are available to instructors only, but the site's collection of homework problems<https://simtk-confluence-homeworks.stanford.edu/display/BMH/Homework+Proble…> are available to students and instructors. Join educator/instructor community<https://biomech.stanford.edu/contribute/> | Access instructor resources<https://simtk-confluence-homeworks.stanford.edu/display/BMH/Contributions> -- Joy P. Ku, PhD Project Manager | SimTK<https://simtk.org/> Director of Communications and Engagement | Mobilize Center<https://mobilize.stanford.edu/> Director of Promotions and Didactic Interactions | Restore Center<https://restore.stanford.edu/> Director of Communications and Training | NCSRR<https://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650.736.8434 | joyku(a)stanford.edu

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