Background and Objectives: This paper presents the results of a Machine-Learning based Model Order Reduction (MOR) method applied to a complex 3D Finite Element (FE) biomechanical model of the human tongue, in order to create a Digital Twin Model (DTM) that enables real-time simulations. The DTM is designed for future inclusion in a computer assisted protocol for tongue surgery planning. Methods: The proposed method uses an "a posteriori" MOR that allows, from a limited number of simulations with the FE model, to predict in real time mechanical responses of the human tongue to muscle activations. Results: The MOR method is evaluated for simulations associated with separate single tongue muscle activations. It is shown to be able to account with a sub-millimetric spatial accuracy for the non-linear dynamical behavior of the tongue model observed in these simulations.
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