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13E054BMH - Biomechanics

Course specification
Course title Biomechanics
Acronym 13E054BMH
Study programme Electrical Engineering and Computing
Module Physical Electronics - Biomedical and Environmental Engineering, Physical Electronics - Biomedical and Nuclear Engineering, Physical Electronics - Nanoelectronics and Photonics
Type of study bachelor academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
ESPB 6.0 Status elective
Condition
The goal Introducing students to key terms and concepts from biomechanical analysis and simulation of human movements.
The outcome The course facilitates cooperation with experts in various fields, including medicine, biology, sports, as well as film and animation. It provides training in the development and application of mathematical models and software in the field of human movement biomechanics and the use of biomechanics in humanoid robotics.
Contents
URL to the subject page https://automatika.etf.bg.ac.rs/sr/13e054bmh
Contents of lectures Basic biomechanical models-kinematics, dynamics. Basic mathematical macro-models of muscles - force-length-velocity-activation relationship in the muscle, frequency coding. Hill's model. Musculoskeletal geometry. Wearable sensors. Movement recordings with optical systems. Inverse kinematics and dynamics. Movement Optimization. Muscle forces and joint torques estimation. Movement simulation
Contents of exercises Homework and lab exercises with OpenSim software. Group project task of collecting data from various sensor systems (motion capture, forceplate, electromyography) and data processing involving data synchronization for multiple heterogeneous sources.
Literature
  1. Uchida, Thomas K., and Scott L. Delp. Biomechanics of movement: the science of sports, robotics, and rehabilitation. Mit Press, 2021. (Original title)
  2. Popovic, Dejan B., and Thomas Sinkjaer. Control of movement for the physically disabled: control for rehabilitation technology. Springer, 2000. (Original title)
  3. Winter, David A. Biomechanics and motor control of human movement. John Wiley & Sons, 2009. (Original title)
  4. Burdet, Etienne, David W. Franklin, and Theodore E. Milner. Human robotics: neuromechanics and motor control. MIT press, 2013. (Original title)
Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
3 1 1
Methods of teaching Lectures, exercises, computer laboratory exercises, consultations.
Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
Activites during lectures Test paper 20
Practical lessons 20 Oral examination 10
Projects
Colloquia
Seminars 50