1 Introduction

ArtiSynth can be interfaced to MATLAB, providing the ability to create scripts for running simulations, and to interactively query and perform method calls on ArtiSynth objects.

Since current versions of MATLAB support the execution of Java programs, it is possible to run ArtiSynth from within MATLAB. This allows simulations to be run under the control of MATLAB, either interactively or through MATLAB scripts. Internal ArtiSynth structures and data can be examined and processed by MATLAB, either after a simulation completes or while it is in progress. It is also possible to connect ArtiSynth to an external MATLAB process, which can then be used for preparing simulation input or analyzing output.