Design of course to teach simulation using SimTK Darryl, Jill, Rick, Paul, Kate, Rob
Prerequisites Biomechanics Dynamics Programming reviewed in lecture 2d rigid body / inverse dynamics Programming Exposure to any language (logic) Lab course geared toward grad students OK for ME, BIOE, KINES
Objectives Tutorial based Exposure to field Develop musculoskeletal model Simulate animal/human movement Components of generic simulation Know/apply advanced analysis tools Final project Overall goal: training your students to learn and use simulation for particular application
Curriculum Core labs (1-2 weeks each) Customized lecture Kinematic MS model Torque-actuated simulation Muscle tendon modeling Muscle-actuated simulation Numerical optimization Analysis tools Customized lecture Motivated by literature
Considerations Less time spent on programming and more on applications Teams sorted by skills Great TAs Small class size
Shared resources Database of courses offered? Personal communication? Labs and lectures?