Code: | EBE0191 | Acronym: | BRM |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Biomedical Engineering |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Course/CS Responsible: | Master in Bioengineering |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MEB | 30 | Syllabus | 1 | - | 6 | 56 | 162 |
MIB | 30 | Syllabus | 4 | - | 6 | 56 | 162 |
To enable students with knowledge and skills in the fields of bionics and robotics and its application to various subfields of Bioengineering.
In the area of bionics
Apply a synthesis of knowledge from various areas of the curriculum in the understanding and analysis of several case studies in the field of medical bionics. It is intended for students become acquainted with several examples of applications with emphasis on the latest developments and problems of current developments in this area.
In the area of robotics:
Understand the operation and use of robotic systems. Master the technological aspects involved in the design, operating characteristics and programming in several different applications.
1 - Rigid motions: Rotations; Homogeneous transformations
2 – Joint control (angular and linear): Actuators; Sensors; Dynamic equations of motion; Position, speed and force Control;
3 - Introduction to mobile robotic systems: Types of locomotion and traction; Kinematics; Perception; Localization
4 - Robotic Manipulators: Kinematics; The Jacobian and singularitie; Force and torque relationships
5 - Manipulators and mobile robots: examples of applications in healthcare: Surgical Robots; Rehabilitation Robotics; Robots for assistance to mobility; Robots for monitoring and surveillance of patients; Robots that provide clinical support services
6 – Introduction to medical bionics. Analysis of case studies in various medical applications of bionics, encompassing applications replacement and improvement of either sensory or motor functions, including: Artificial vision; Cochlear implants; Cardiac and brain pacemakers; Robotic prosthesis and exoskeletons.
Theoretic concepts and examples presentation. Practical exercises.
Laboratorial experiments.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 100,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Frequência das aulas | 39,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial | 13,00 |
Total: | 52,00 |
Minimum attendance according to regulations (2/3 classes)
Examination: 100%
According to school rules
According to school rules