Biomechatronic Systems
Semester 2, 2018
Staff
Extra teaching assistants
Ben Chang, Teaching Assistant
Anany Dwivedi, Teaching Assistant
Gao Geng, Teaching Assistant
Lucas Gerez, Teaching Assistant
Teaching schedule
4 lectures per week (36 lectures in total).
Calendar notes
Explores mechatronic principles and techniques for measuring and manipulating biological systems. Learning objectives include human biomechanics and motion control, advanced serial and parallel robots, compliant soft robots, software and functional safety, human robot interaction and force control, novel sensors and actuators, and biomechatronics design principles. Prerequisite: MECHENG 312Restriction: MECHENG 730
Topics: 1) Introduction to Biomechatronics, 2) Biological Signals & Biosensors (e.g., EEG, EMG, ECG, Vision, Sound and haptic sensors etc.), 3) Human Motion Analysis (e.g., gait kinematics and kinetics analysis), 4) Bioinstrumentation (e.g., pneumatic muscles, IPMC, DEA, Hybrid actuators etc.), 5) Human Robot Interaction (e.g., human-robot interaction modelling, antagonistic configurations, direct force control, impedance and assist-as-needed control etc.), 6) Biomechatronic Example #1 (e.g., rehabilitation robots and assistive devices, design optimization, Integration of biosensors and actuators, interfacing issues etc.), 7) Biomechatronic Example #2 (e.g., biorobotic instrumentation, design and analysis of soft-bodied robotics).
Intended learning outcomes |
Related graduate attributes |
Related assessments |
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The students will acquire knowledge of the key modules required for the analysis, modelling, design and control of a biomechatronic system. |
ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGA03: design and solution development (4) ENGA04: investigation (4) ENGA05: modern tool usage (3) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (1) ENGK05: engineering design (3) ENGK08: research literature (3) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (2) UOA_2: Critical Thinking (4) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (4) |
Research Project Report Final Exams |
The students will be able to derive specifications for the development of biomedical devices that interact with humans (e.g., actuator and sensor selection, ergonomics etc.). They will also be able to identify critical issues involved, such as safety and compliance. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (3) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGA03: design and solution development (4) ENGA04: investigation (4) ENGK08: research literature (3) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (2) UOA_2: Critical Thinking (4) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (4) |
Research Project Report Final Exams |
The students will be able to design experiments that focus on capturing, analyzing and assessing human motion, biological signals and forces exerted as well as human behaviors. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (3) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGA03: design and solution development (4) ENGA09: individual and team work (5) ENGK08: research literature (3) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (2) UOA_2: Critical Thinking (4) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (4) UOA_4: Communication and Engagement (4) |
EMG Lab Report EEG Lab Report Final Exams |
The students will be able to develop and implement appropriate control algorithms for robotic and biomechatronic devices and test their performance in a lab project. The students will be able to control actuators in a way that allows safe interactions with humans. |
ENGA01: engineering knowledge (3) ENGA02: problem analysis (3) ENGA03: design and solution development (4) ENGA04: investigation (4) ENGA09: individual and team work (5) ENGK02: mathematical modelling (1) ENGK03: abstraction and formulation (0) ENGK05: engineering design (3) UOA_1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice (2) UOA_2: Critical Thinking (4) UOA_3: Solution Seeking (4) UOA_4: Communication and Engagement (4) |
Research Project Report Final Exams |
Coursework
4 lectures per week (36 lectures in total).
Exam rules
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Other assessment rules
50% written exam, 1 research project (30%), 2 lab assignments (20%).
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