Model simulation.

[faizah ansari]

Hello,

I had a query regarding simulation of new models that aren't available in the library.
Can we simulate our own model?
Is there any function that allows us to simulate a joint and its movement from scratch?
My interest is only the neck joint, which is not available in the package I downloaded alongwith the software.
However, I did find a Vasavada model package while searching through models online, but the file isn't opening or showcasing any content when I open the file from my opensim window.
Also which language would be easier to use while simulating?
I'm using the software for my college project and it would really help alot if you could clear my doubts.
Thank You.

[Dimitar Stanev]

Hi,

The best place to start is the user guide

https://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8 ... %27s+Guide

Can we simulate our own model?

Yes. You can create and adapt the model.

Is there any function that allows us to simulate a joint and its movement from scratch?

This question is very vague. Can you clarify further?

My interest is only the neck joint, which is not available in the package I downloaded alongwith the software.

I think the neck model can be downloaded from the simtk projects. You can search for relative projects that may provide their models and simulation data.

Also which language would be easier to use while simulating?

I would go with python or Matlab. If you need to implement custom code then you need to extend the OpenSim thus C++.