Hello!!
I am new to OpenSim and I am using kinect as a source of skeletal data for my model. I am trying to analyze the stress developed in lower back while performing a lifting task. For this, I need to add constant load to the hand of my model. But I couldn't find a relevant tutorial for this. Could anyone provide me a guidance for how to approach this problem?
Thank you in advance.
Add constant force to an OpenSim Model hand
-
Sudip Subedi
- Posts: 1
- Joined: Tue Jul 02, 2019 12:08 pm
-
Michael Asmussen
- Posts: 67
- Joined: Mon Jul 11, 2016 7:46 am
Re: Add constant force to an OpenSim Model hand
Hi Sudip,
You can add a constant force through the GUI as an external force to the desired segment (i.e., hand). You will also need to create a .mot file that will specify the force profile throughout, for example, the trial that you are performing the analysis on. The procedure is similar to adding a ground reaction force profile to the foot during gait.
Maybe review Tutorial 3 and pay close attention to the details of inverse dynamics.
I hope this is helpful
Mike
You can add a constant force through the GUI as an external force to the desired segment (i.e., hand). You will also need to create a .mot file that will specify the force profile throughout, for example, the trial that you are performing the analysis on. The procedure is similar to adding a ground reaction force profile to the foot during gait.
Maybe review Tutorial 3 and pay close attention to the details of inverse dynamics.
I hope this is helpful
Mike