N. A. Bianco

AddBiomechanics: Automating model scaling, inverse kinematics, and inverse dynamics from human motion data through sequential optimization

AddBiomechanics automates biomechanical analysis of human motion data, reducing processing time from days to minutes and achieving accuracy comparable to manual methods.

Simulating the effect of ankle plantarflexion and inversion-eversion exoskeleton torques on center of mass kinematics during walking

This study simulates how ankle exoskeleton torques affect center of mass kinematics during walking, showing torque type and timing influence movement patterns.

Simulated hemiparesis increases optimal spatiotemporal gait asymmetry but not metabolic cost

This study uses predictive musculoskeletal modeling to show that unilateral muscle weakness increases spatiotemporal gait asymmetry but not metabolic cost in post-stroke models.

Coupled exoskeleton assistance simplifies control and maintains metabolic benefits: a simulation study

This study evaluates multi-joint exoskeleton assistance using simulations, finding that coupled control strategies achieve similar metabolic savings to independent control with simpler designs.

OpenSim Moco: Musculoskeletal optimal control

The paper introduces OpenSim Moco, a software toolkit for musculoskeletal optimal control, demonstrating its ability to solve motion tracking, prediction, and device design problems.