A discontinuously coupled network of phase oscillators replicates cooperation between motors in actomyosin systems

Groups of non-processive myosin motors exhibit complex behaviours when interacting with actin filaments, often operating at larger scales and time frames than individual myosin heads. This suggests strong cooperative dynamics, but underlying interactions driving this emergent behaviour remain unclear. Here, we demonstrate the diversity of in vitro behaviours that can be captured by a simple mechanical model based off networks of phase oscillators. The model mirrors typical hyperbolic force-veloc