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Medical Technology I
Medizintechnik I
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:03
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
Registration & Places
- Signup End
- 01.09.2024
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Medizintechnik I
Beginn: Semesterwoche 3 (ab 30.09.2024)
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4 h weekly |