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Standing Balance analysis failure

Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2023 7:00 pm
by adriansch
Hi, I'm trying to create a standing balance model, like the one in the tutorial 3, but with more complex model that I have found on OpenSim forums.

The problem happens when I optimize the scenario and the ankles bend up (see images attached). I tried to change the DoF of the model, reducing the free movements of the ankles; also I tried to add a point-on-line constraint on the toes or add a DoFMeasure to force the ankles to keep their original position, but nothing works.

Any idea why this happens or how to solve it?
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Re: Standing Balance analysis failure

Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:18 am
by tgeijten
Sorry for the late response!

It appears that there is no CoordinateLimitForce for the ankle coordinates. These are required to make sure they stay in the proper range.

Re: Standing Balance analysis failure

Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:48 am
by adriansch
Thanks it works fine now. I have other more complex model without the CoordinateLimitForce and it works, but I don't know why this more simple model needs it.