OpenSim

What do you like best?

The Program OpenSim is a great tool that is able to be used to teach others about Biomechanics of the body and it is very fun and easy to use! You must have true understanding of the musculoskeletal system in order to have a successful open simulation. This makes it an even greater learning tool to motivate people to learn about the body through a fun and visual process. The software has a good layout and helps me teach others about how the musculoskeletal system operates. It is easy to use and quick to learn and understand.

What do you dislike?

Sometimes little adjustments can make a huge difference so in the beginning it can take a lot of trial and error. But after you learn the layout, you can quickly create and recreate simulations with ease. I think the most time takes the initial learning and then a lot of tweaking and understanding what effects what

Recommendations to others considering the product:

Opensim is great for academics, learning, and virtual simulation of the body and mechanics. It is a great way to help teach others about the human body.

What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?

I used the OpenSim Program to solve problems and evaluate different simulations. These simulations included models for biomechanics of the human musculoskeletal system with various movements of the body. I have seen benefits in my own learning of the human body and knowledge of the interconnectivity of musculoskeletal biomechanics. I have also seen benefits for teaching others about the body. It is a great tool to teach others about the body and functions of the muscles and how they affect movement.