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MECH 393 Biomechanical Product Development Units: 3.50
This course focuses on design, manufacturing and product management of various assistive technology devices to be used by community members, such as gaming or communication devices for children with motor control impairments, or ileostomy guides or pill dispensers for older persons, as well as various other external devices for persons with disabilities. Some aspects, such as the determination of the geometry and different sizes are product specific, while safety criteria, regulations, rational choice of alternatives, design procedures and product management are applicable when designing a much larger variety of products. Much of the theory will be based on examples of assistive devices for persons
with disabilities.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
with disabilities.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 0, Tut: 0.5)
Offering Term: W
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 0
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 18
Engineering Design 24
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Use an iterative design approach to produce a prototype assistive technology solution.
- Experience Interdisciplinary Interaction with Occupational Therapists and End-Users in the design of a device.
- Apply design principles to meet end user needs.
- Understand personal, ethical and social implications of building assistive technology.
- Apply manufacturing techniques in prototyping a device.
- Effectively communicate and present ideas.
- Understanding the risks involved in design failures and implementing proper risk mitigation techniques.
- Identify mechanical and electrical components of cardiac muscle activity.
- Understand signal processing and Doppler with respect to medical devices.