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Company Profile

OpenSim

Open-source software platform for musculoskeletal modeling and simulation of human-exoskeleton systems.

Headquarters Stanford, United States
Market Components / Enabling Technology, Research
Company Type Media / Ecosystem, Research Lab
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Company Overview

OpenSim is a powerful, open-source software system for modeling human and animal movement and simulating the physical interaction with medical and assistive devices. Developed at Stanford University, it is the primary research platform for predicting the metabolic and biomechanical effects of exoskeletons. It serves as a central ecosystem provider for the global wearable robotics research community, facilitating the development of evidence-based control and design.

Product Focus

Focus Summary

Open-source musculoskeletal modeling and movement simulation.

Who This Company Is Relevant For

Essential for any academic or industrial researcher performing biomechanical simulations of wearable robots.

Sources & Verification

Last verified: 14/05/2026

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