OVERVIEW

The course covers essential physiological aspects, experimental and computational methods for the quantitative study of human movement and more in general sensorimotor performance. 

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Technologies, methods, models for the analysis and quantification of human performance, with particular reference to motor control. Three-dimensional analysis of movements. Physiology and physiological signals in motor control. Neural movement control and motor learning.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course provides the essential physiological background and knowledge of

• experimental methods
• computational tools

for the analysis of human movements, their neural correlates and other related aspects of human performance.

PREREQUISITES

There are no formal prerequisites, but students are expected to have a solid background of calculus, linear algebra, mechanics and biomedical signal analysis

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures, supervised lab activities.

In the Wearable devices Lab, students will learn basic skills to develop a wearable device with sensors, actuators and internet connectivity to measure and/or modify human performance.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

A. Human movement 

B. Muscle mechanics and control 

C. Single- and multi-joint neuromechanics

D. Computational motor control

E. Motor learning 

F. Wearable devices lab 

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

VITTORIO SANGUINETI (President)

MAURA CASADIO

MARCO MASSIMO FATO (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

End-February 2021. Check the course calendar for class hours

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written exam (weight 50%)

• Questions and problems on lecture topics

Project work (weight 50%)

• Develop a wearable device to monitor some form of perceptual or motor performance
  • Will work alone or in pairs (you choose your partner)
  • Will be provided a development board (Arduino Uno) which remains yours
  • Will need to buy all additional components (within a maximum budget)

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The project work will be assessed interms of:

• Idea (10 pts)
• User interface/ease of use (10 pts)
• Implementation (10 pts)
• Bonus (2 pts): internet connectivity

Exam schedule