2017/18 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
MECH5605M Biomechatronics and Medical Robotics
15 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Dr Abbas Dehghani
Email: A.A.Dehghani-Sanij@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
BEng or equivalent, The module requires students to have a degree level understanding of engineering.Students should have understanding of kinematics, dynamics control.
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
Biomechatronics is the application of mechatronic engineering to human biology.The aim of this module is:
To provide an understanding of biomechatronic and Medical Robotic engineering systems challenges, solutions and analysis.
In this module a number of areas of interest including: sensors, actuators and Artificial Intelligence for control application will be covered. A number of specific topic will also be included in the module i.e. auditory and optical prostheses, artificial hearts and active and passive prosthetic limbs and the biomechatronic and biorobotic systems (hardware & signal processing) that underpin their operation
Learning outcomes
1. A conceptual grasp of the intricate relationship between mind and body which will allow students to evaluate different forms of biofeedback that are used for diagnostics and rehabilitation.
2. The ability to apply specialised engineering skills (mechanical and electrical and computing as well as intelligent control) to analyze the performance of an active prosthetic device (e.g. prosthetic limb, hearing implant or artificial heart).
3. The knowledge to describe the operational principles of a number of implanted and attachable biomechatronic and biorobotic systems used to monitor and/or stimulate physiological processes or become part of the human body, including those associated with hearing, seeing, thinking and movement amongst others.
4. An appreciation of the relevant sensors, actuators and control strategies including the signal processing required to interpret bioelectrical signals and the ability to develop MATLAB code to perform this analysis.
Skills outcomes
On completion of this module students will have acquired the following skills:
- analytical,
- problem solving,
- mathematical derivations and solutions specifically related to biomechatronics, medical robotics and intelligent control.
Syllabus
Introduction to Biomechatronics and Medical Robotics
Sensors and actuators relevant to this area of application
Intelligent control in biomechatronics and Medical Robotics
Hearing Prostheses
Visual Prostheses & Sensory Substitution
Electrocardiography
Artificial Hearts
Respiration
Active Limb Prostheses
Medical Imaging/ Robotic Surgery
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Computer Class | 55 | 1.00 | 55.00 |
| Drop-in Session | 4 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 40.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 40.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 70.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Completion of on-line examples provides formative feedback to students as to their understanding of the material.Assessment of 2 assignments.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | Assignment 1 | 50.00 |
| Assignment | Assignment 2 | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 15/05/2017
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