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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
PROT0430-2  Biomedical robotics and active prostheses
Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Biomedical Engineering, in-depth approach, 2nd yearToute l'année5
Holder(s) :  Olivier Bruls
Language :  French language
Course contents :  Introduction
  • robotics in medical applications
  • computer-assisted surgery
  • prosthesis, assistance and revalidation systems
Part 1 : elements of robotics
  • general concepts (number of dofs, workspace, serial or parallel architectures)
  • robots technology (sensors, actuators, transmissions, control systems)
  • kinematics of open-chain robots (Denavit-Hartenberg method, Jacobi matrix, velocity analysis, force transmission)
  • parallel kinematics mechanisms
Part 2 : computer assisted surgery
  • Pre-operative modelling and planning: geometric and physical modelling of the patient, operation simulation and planning, trajectory programming
  • Sensors, localization and registration: sensors in biomedical applications, patient localization, registration and pre-operative robot positioning, augmented reality and image superposition techniques
  • Actuation and control: actuation modes (pre-programmed motions, teleoperation, « hands-on » cooperative systems), motion control (anti-tremor systems, virtual fixture, security problems)
Part 3 : case study
  • mini-invasive surgery
  • orthopaedic surgery
  • neurosurgery
  • radiotherapy
  • endovascular surgery
  • active prostheses
  • revalidation systems
  • ...
Course objective :  
  • study of basic concepts in robotics
  • study of mechanical and mechatronic systems used in biomedical applications
  • understanding of the advantages and drawbacks of those systems, as well as the challenges for future technological developments
Prerequisites :  
  • basic mathematics
  • classical mechanics
Workshops :  The theoretical lectures will be supported by a few exercise sessions. In addition, the students will have to realize a practical work (in group) about a case study.
Organization :  The course includes theoretical lectures, exercises sessions, one or two seminars by external guests, and a practical work by groups of two students.
Written notes :  Slides: a PDF version of the slides will be updated on WebCT
Assessment :  Three elements will be considered for the evaluation
  • the exercise exam (written, 20%)
  • the theory exam (written, 30%)
  • the practical work (report and oral presentation, 50%)
Contacts :  Olivier BRULS (o.bruls@ulg.ac.be)


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