MyoSymposium @ Neurips'23

Overview

Humans effortlessly grasp objects of diverse shapes and properties and execute agile locomotion without overwhelming their cognitive capacities. This ability was acquired through millions of years of evolution, which honed the symbiotic relationship between the central and peripheral nervous systems and the musculoskeletal structure. Consequently, it is not surprising that uncovering the intricacies of these complex, evolved systems underlying human movement remains a formidable challenge. Advancements in neuromechanical simulations and data-driven methods offer promising avenues to overcome these obstacles. 

With this in mind, we organized the MyoChallenge 23 @ NeurIPS'23, which is not only suitable for testing state-of-the-art reinforcement learning techniques but will also advance our understanding of human movement toward improved rehabilitation and assistive technologies.

The MyoSymposium @ NeurIPS'23 has an exciting lineup of Keynote Speakers who will expand our perspectives and knowledge in the field of AI, biomechanics, neuroscience and across all this field.

During this event, the MyoChallenge team will present insights and takeaways from MyoChallenge'23. The winner of each track will have the opportunity to discuss their successful strategies and lessons learned. Finally,  the MyoSuite team will provide insights into their vision for the platform and its future direction.

Video recordings of the symposium are available:

• Welcome:  

• Dario Farina: 

• MyoChallenge 2023 Summary & Winners: 

• Andrea D'Avella

• Scott Delp

• Sasha Salter + Rick Warren:

• Lesson from MyoChallenge and the future of MyoSuite

Date and time: Saturday December 16th from 9h to 12h.

Room: 354 

9:00AM Welcome 

9:05AM Dario Farina: TBA

9:35AM  MyoChallenge 2023 Summary and Winners

10:00AM  Break & posters

10:20AM  Andrea D'Avella: TBA

10:50AM Scott Delp: TBA

11:20AM Sasha Salter + Rick Warren: TBA

11:50AM Lesson from MyoChallenge and future of MyoSuite

How to present a poster at the MyoChallenge Workshop? Send a short abstract to guillaume.durandau [at] mcgill.ca with [MyoSymposium Poster] in the email's subject to get the chance to present your research during the workshop. All MyoChallenge participants are encouraged to prepare a poster.

In the evening of the workshop, join us for a night of socialization and fun with the MyoSuite Team. Time and venue TBA.