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377-0523-00L 3 Credits BSC D-HEST
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Medical Technology I

Medizintechnik I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Roger Gassert, Prof. Dr. Olivier Lambercy
Only for Human Medicine BSc
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:34:20

Abstract

The course will guide students through the user-centered development and evaluation process of a medical engineering system for arm movement support. It will introduce the fundamentals of data acquisition, signal processing and control engineering, complemented by hands-on experience with sensors/signals, actuators, signal processing, feedforward/feedback control as well as 3D design/printing.

Objective

The course enables students to: • prepare for the collaboration with engineers, and understand their approach to the analysis and characterization of technical challenges • describe the user-centered design and evaluation process of a medical engineering system • explain the fundamentals of data acquisition, signal processing and controls engineering • interpret measurements of physiological signals and analyze these for noise contributions • acquire practical experience with sensors/signals, actuators, signal processing, controls as well as 3 design/printing

Content

The course covers the interdisciplinary elements of a medical engineering development and its evalution, ranging from human factors to sensor and actuator technologies, (real-time) signal processing, control engineering basics as well as safety/ethical aspects. It is framed around the electrophysiological assessment and robotic movement support following spinal cord injury, and complemented with practical training on a didactic elbow exoskeleton.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Prüfungsfragen können auch in Englisch beantwortet werden.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Medizintechnik I
Vorlesungen werden auf Moodle zur Verfügung gestellt. Übungen finden in zwei Gruppen von 08.15 Uhr - 10.00 Uhr / 10.15 Uhr - 12.00 Uhr statt.
  • Mon 08:15-12:00 (HG D 7.2)
3 h weekly

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