Tag: Biomechanics

When AI Runs Dry: The Challenge of Training Models on Sparse Medical & Biomechanical Data

We all love the idea of AI diagnosing diseases from a single MRI scan or powering exoskeletons that move as naturally as we do. But guess what? These applications often falter because there’s simply not enough data—or the data is imbalanced, messy, and hard to collect. In medicine and biomechanics, training robust AI models is more like playing chess blindfolded: with limited pieces, incomplete vision, and a big risk of making the wrong moves.

July 9, 2025 0
Biomechanics Research

When Biomechanics Meets Reality: The OpenSim Simulation Gap

In the realm of biomechanics, OpenSim stands as a cornerstone—a powerful, open-source simulation engine that enables researchers to model and analyze musculoskeletal dynamics. From studying gait patterns to designing prosthetics, OpenSim has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of human movement.

Yet, as with any model, there exists a gap between simulation and reality. Recent studies have highlighted discrepancies between OpenSim’s predictions and actual sensor data, raising questions about the fidelity of these simulations. This divergence, often referred to as the “sim-to-real gap,” underscores the challenges inherent in accurately modeling complex biological systems.

May 21, 2025 2

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