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BIOMEDICAL ROBOTICS

CODE 98454
ACADEMIC YEAR 2020/2021
CREDITS
  • 4 cfu during the 2nd year of 10635 ROBOTICS ENGINEERING (LM-32) - GENOVA
  • SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ING-INF/06
    LANGUAGE English
    TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
  • SEMESTER 1° Semester
    TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

    OVERVIEW

    This course provides a perspective on robotics technologies applied to (and inspired by) themes of biomedical research and practice. These include research in sensory-motor systems, advanced surgical and diagnostic techniques, brain and body machine interfaces, prosthetics and rehabilitation. The course aims at reaching an appropriate balance between basic notions and applications. Students are requested to engage in a number of activities, including lecturing and develop research projects, both individually and as teams

    AIMS AND CONTENT

    LEARNING OUTCOMES

    The purpose of this course is to provide a perspective on robotic technologies applied to (and inspired by) themes of biomedical research and practice.

    AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

    This is an introductory course in the application of robotics technologies to a variety of biomedical activities and research areas. The first part of the course is intended to provide a background of formal instruments for understanding control of biomedical robotic devices, biological movement control and their possible relations. The second part is devoted to in-depth analysis of the specific applications.

    • Biological movement control
    • Robots for biomedical research
    • Surgery robotics, teleoperation, cooperative manipulation
    • Brain and Body machine interfaces
    • Prosthetics
    • Neuro-Rehabilitation Robotics
    • Assistive robotics
    • Biomimetic robotics

    After completing this course the students will be able to:

    • Identify and describe different types of medical robots and their potential applications
    • Know basic concepts in kinematics, dynamics, and control relevant to medical robotics
    • Understanding and analyzing biological signals (motion, muscle and brain activity)
    • Control robots with with biosignals
    • Develop the analytical and experimental skills necessary to design and implement robotic assistance for different biomedical applications
    • Be familiar with the state of the art in applied medical robotics and medical robotics research
    • Understand the various roles that robotics can play in healthcare

    PREREQUISITES

    Modeling and control of robot architectures

    TEACHING METHODS

     

    > Lessons: 20 Hours (see topics above)

    > Example/practice 12 hours - Students are requested to engage in a number of activities, including lecturing and develop research projects, both individually and as teams

     

    Students will be evaluated based on

    a)Assignements related to the robotics topics presented in the the course

    b) Their active participation to the second part of the courses, where students are request to present research articles on specific robotic applications and/or discuss with invited speakers (experts in the field).

     

     

    SYLLABUS/CONTENT

    Topics:

    • Biological movement control
    • Robots for biomedical research
    • Surgery robotics, teleoperation, cooperative manipulation
    • Brain and Body machine interfaces
    • Prosthetics
    • Neuro-Rehabilitation Robotics
    • Assistive robotics
    • Biomimetic robotics

    RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

    Readings will be distributed via the course website.

    TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

    Exam Board

    MAURA CASADIO (President)

    CAMILLA PIERELLA

    SERENA RICCI

    ANDREA CANESSA (President Substitute)

    LESSONS

    LESSONS START

    Lessons start:  September 21, 2020

    Class schedule

    All class schedules are posted on the EasyAcademy portal.

    EXAMS

    EXAM DESCRIPTION

    Students will be evaluated based on

    a) Assignments related to the robotics topics presented in the the course

    b) Their active participation to the second part of the courses, where students are request to present research articles on specific robotic applications and/or discuss with invited speakers (experts in the field).

     

     

    ASSESSMENT METHODS

    Two parts:

    >  continuous assessment; 

    >  Final exam

    Students will be evaluated based on

    a) Assigments  related to the robotics topics presented in the the course

    b) Their active participation to the second part of the courses, where students are request to present research articles on specific robotic applications and/or discuss with invited speakers (experts in the field).

     

     

    Exam schedule

    Date Time Location Type Notes
    15/01/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale EMARO students must attend this exam on: February 11th, 2021
    11/02/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale EMARO students must attend this exam on: February 11th, 2021
    17/06/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale EMARO students must attend this exam on: February 11th, 2021
    08/07/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale EMARO students must attend this exam on: February 11th, 2021
    03/09/2021 09:00 GENOVA Orale EMARO students must attend this exam on: February 11th, 2021