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  • Biomechanics
  • Musculoskeletal modeling
  • Real-time systems

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  • Accurate real-time estimation of joint angles and moments is crucial for clinical, sports, and rehabilitation applications.
  • Current methods often rely on approximations or generic models, limiting precision.
  • There is a need for advanced systems capable of precise, real-time biomechanical analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a real-time system for calculating joint kinematics and kinetics using OpenSim.
  • To achieve high-speed, low-latency biomechanical analysis without model simplifications.
  • To demonstrate the potential for personalized musculoskeletal models in real-time clinical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a real-time system utilizing OpenSim for inverse kinematics and dynamics.
  • System optimization for high-speed processing (2000 frames per second) and minimal delay (<31.5 ms).
  • Software architecture design, sensitivity analyses for error and delay minimization, and comparison of offline vs. real-time results.

Main Results:

  • The developed system successfully performs real-time inverse kinematics and dynamics calculations without simplifications.
  • Achieved processing speeds of 2000 frames per second with a delay under 31.5 ms.
  • Demonstrated high correlation between offline and real-time analysis results, validating the system's accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • The presented real-time system offers a significant advancement over existing methods for biomechanical analysis.
  • Its ability to use personalized musculoskeletal models in real-time can revolutionize rehabilitation practices.
  • This technology holds potential for immediate impact in clinical settings, sports science, and rehabilitation.