OpenSim is a powerful and freely available software platform for modeling and simulation of human movement.

Stanford University
Joined September 2013
Join us for our next webinar with B.J. Fregly on Jan 29, 2026, 9 AM PT. He'll present the Neuromusculoskeletal Modeling (NMSM) Pipeline, an open-source tool for optimizing treatments and interventions, and walk participants through a hands-on tutorial. mobilize.stanford.edu/webina…
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Watch the @MobilizeCenter/@restore_center webinar with @aclouthier and Erin Lee entitled “Integrating Bone and Joint Geometry into Musculoskeletal Models” Research presentation: youtu.be/QtqDx3_uK9I Tutorial: youtu.be/wqxQl3Dm9lc
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Join us for our next webinar with Drs. @aclouthier & Lee on integrating bone and joint geometry into musculoskeletal models, including a tutorial on mapping soft tissue attachments with statistical shape models. Oct 29, 2025, 9 AM PT. mobilize.stanford.edu/webina…
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Watch the @MobilizeCenter/@restore_center webinar with @peabody124 entitled “Clinically Accessible Movement Analysis using Single and Multiview Video” Research presentation: youtu.be/TRIQ3zuHqS4 Tutorial: youtu.be/JFVqVrouSwo
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Have questions about biomechanical modeling with #IMUs and other #wearable sensors, video analysis, or #machinelearning for movement-related #rehabilitation research? Apply for virtual office hours by June 23: restore.stanford.edu/2025/05…
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Join us for our next webinar with @peabody124 as he shares how his lab is advancing markerless motion capture using single and multiview video for clinical applications. He will also lead an interactive tutorial. June 25, 2025, 9 AM PDT. mobilize.stanford.edu/webina…
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Join us @RehabWeekOrg for our workshop on accelerating lab-based and out-of-lab movement studies with OpenCap and AddBiomechanics! Learn how to use smartphone videos and automated processing to scale screening, injury prevention, & rehab monitoring. rehabweek.org/registration/
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Join us for our next webinar with Reed Gurchiek to learn more about how accelerative running impacts hamstring mechanics. He will share key findings using OpenCap and discuss practical implications for addressing hamstring injuries. Jan 29, 2025, 9 AM PST mobilize.stanford.edu/webina…
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Hamstring injuries are plaguing athletes across the globe. Two new studies from @Stanford and @UQ_News explore this issue in real-world conditions, providing insights into muscle adaptation and injury prevention. Check out the full press release: humanperformancealliance.org…
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A new study from @Stanford has shown that a digital mindset intervention can improve people’s physical activity levels and their outlook about having osteoarthritis. Check out the full press release: mobilize.stanford.edu/a-digi… @melissaboswell_ @HastieTrevor @SeanRZion @AliaCrum
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Watch the @MobilizeCenter/@restore_center webinar with Jennifer Maier entitled “Personalizing a Computational Upper Limb Model” Research presentation: youtu.be/R7A4vKSwfzE Tutorial: youtu.be/pdI-mB5Jiv4
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Join @jn_maier's webinar to learn how personalizing a computational upper body model can improve accuracy in analyzing shoulder motions. She'll present her approach, results, and a tutorial for applying the method to your own data. Sept. 11, 2024 9 AM PDT tinyurl.com/3mxe65cd
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One final slot is available for Office Hours tomorrow. @AmSocBiomech #asb2024
We will hold Office Hours at @AmSocBiomech for anyone for wanting to discuss @OpenSimSU and related software tools with experts. Register now: mobilize.stanford.edu/office…
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We will hold Office Hours at @AmSocBiomech for anyone for wanting to discuss @OpenSimSU and related software tools with experts. Register now: mobilize.stanford.edu/office…
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Try @OpenSimSU at the #CMBBE2024! Join @nick_a_bianco @Alberto_Casas_O and their colleagues as they demonstrate OpenSim's tools for creating simulations, as well as how to import movement data, develop muscle-driven simulations, and analyze the results. #biomechanics #biomedical
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opensimcreator.com 0.5.11 adds support for 2D plotting in the simulation tab, along with in-UI support for adding wrap geometries to frames and associating GeometryPaths with those wrap geometries (demo below) (late announcement, I thought it'd be handy to know 😉 )
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Watch the @MobilizeCenter/@restore_center webinar with Caitlin Clancy entitled “Muscle-Driven Simulations and Experimental Data of Cycling” Research presentation: youtu.be/Ua7dfsiqO1s Best practices: youtu.be/RBawCc5w7eA
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Musculoskeletal modelling workshop at the @ESMAC_society conference this year. 😊 Participants can bring their own data and work on their @OpenSimSU project. Workshop is for beginners and advanced users. Deadline for the application is April 16.👇 esmac2024.org/musculoskeleta…
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Caitlin Clancy will be sharing her team’s approach to generating simulations of cycling using OpenSim Moco in our next webinar. She will also discuss strategies for iterating and refining her Moco optimization problem. April 17, 2024, 9am PDT tinyurl.com/4mznj4cm
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The abstract submission for #CMBBE2024 has been extended! 🙌 Did you miss the initial deadline? Do you need extra time to perfect your paper? Don't worry; we've got you covered. We have extended the submission deadline, and you may now submit your abstract until March 10, 2024!
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