Course code: wb2432

Course name: Bio mechatronics

This concerns a Course

ECTS credit points: 4

Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology

Section of Man-Machine Systems

Lecturer(s): Prof.dr. F.C.T. van der Helm, dr.ir. D.H. Plettenburg

Tel.:  015 - 27 8 5616 / 8 6400

Catalog data:

Medical Technology, Biomechanics, Human motion control, Orthosis, Prosthesis,

   Orthopaedics, Neurology, Rehabilitation engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Course year:

MSc 1^st year

Semester:

2A / 2B

Hours per week:

2

Other hours:

Assessment:

Written exam

Assessment period:

2B

(see academic calendar)

Prerequisites (course codes): wb2407

Follow up (course codes):

-

Detailed description of topics:

Biomechatronics is a contraction of biomechanics and mechatronics. In this course the function and coordination of the human motion apparatus is the central focus, and the design of assistive devices for the support of the function of the motion apparatus. Examples are assistive devices like an orthosis, prosthesis or Functional Electrical Stimulation of muscles. The goal is to provide some function to patients with functional deficiencies.

Course material:

• A reader is available through Blackboard

References from literature:

• T. SinkJaer en D. Popovic (2001).

Remarks assessment, entry requirements, etc.:

Students are requested to make one final assignment, which will be part of the examination.

Learning goals:

The student must be able to:

1. make a Problem Analysis of a given assignment in the field of the human motion apparatus and its interaction with an assistive device

• identify the underlying cause [pathology] of the problem as presented in the assignment

• describe and explain the possible treatment options for the pathology of 1a

• translate the result of 1a into technical Design Objectives without reference to any solutions

• derive qualitative and quantitative Design Specifications from the Design Objectives, and categorize and prioritize these

• assess feedback on the Design Specification from Assignor

2. optimize the assistive device application given in the assignment in energetical and control aspects

• select and apply appropriate Design Methodology and Design Methods

• generate a variety [typically at least three] of Conceptual Designs

• judiciously select the most appropriate Conceptual Design

• assess feedback on the selected Conceptual Design from Assignor

• demonstrate the plausibility or feasibility of the Conceptual Design, with special emphasis to the patient benefits

Computer use:

-

Laboratory project(s):

One final assignment will be given, which should take about one week

Design content:

Percentage of design:  75%