MR4009 Biomechatronics Syllabus:

MR4009 Biomechatronics Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 To familiarize the fundamentals of biomechanics.
 To characterize and relate the behaviours of skeletal and muscular systems for engineering solutions.
 To understand the servomechanism of biological systems.
 To design artificial structural elements for replacements.
 To simulate and develop the applications of bio-mechatronics.

UNIT- I BIOMECHANICS

Introduction to Bio-Mechanics, Relation between Mechanics and Medicine, Newton’s Laws, Stress, Strain, Shear Rate, Viscosity, Visco-Elasticity, Non-Newtonian Viscosity, Soft Tissue Mechanics, Mechanical Properties of Soft Biological Tissues – Bio Fluid Mechanics – Introduction to Biomechatronic Systems

UNIT- II MECHANICS IN SKELETAL AND MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Bones, Types and Functions – Axial and Appendicular Skeleton. Joints: Definition, Types and Functions, Mechanical Properties of Bones. Kinetics and Kinematics Relationship of Skeletal and Muscular System.

UNIT – III CONTROL MECHANISM OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

Skeletal Muscles Servo Mechanism, Cardio Vascular Control Mechanism, Respiratory Control Mechanism – Interfacing Techniques with Natural Servo Mechanism.

UNIT – IV PROSTHETIC AND ORTHOTIC DEVICES

Analysis of Force in Orthopaedic Implants, Hand and Arm Replacement, Different Types of Models for Externally Powered Limb Prosthetics, Lower Limb, Upper Limb Orthotics, and Material for Prosthetic and Orthotic Devices, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Sensory Assist Devices. Exoskeletons, Exo musculatures, Space Suits, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Wheelchairs and other Mobility Assistance.

UNIT – V SIMULATION AND MODELLING OF BIOMECHANTRONICS

Physics-Based Modelling and Simulation of Biological Structures – Variables of Interest – Geometry – Introduction to Model the Skeletal System Using Open Source Software – Human Leg Prosthesis And Normal Gait vs. Prosthesis Leg Analysis – Upper Extremity Kinematic Model – Application in Sports, exercise, entertainment.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
CO1: Know the fundamentals of biomechanics.
CO2: Describe and relate the behaviours of skeletal and muscular systems
CO3: Realize the servomechanism of biological systems for bio mechatronics development.
CO4: Design the artificial bio Mehatronics systems.
CO5: Establish and develop the applications of bio mechatronics.

REFERENCES

1. Dawson. D and Right, “Introduction to Bio-mechanics of Joints and Joint Replacement”, Mechanical Engineering Publications Ltd., 1989.
2. Fung. Y.C, “Biomechanics: Mechanical Properties in Living Tissues”, Springer Verlag, 1981.
3. Susan J.Hall, “Basics Bio-Mechanics”, McGraw-Hill, 2002.
4. Gillian Pocock & Christopher D.Richards, “The Human Body”, Oxford University Press, 2009.
5. Jacob Segil, “Handbook of Biomechatronics”, Acadamic Press, 2018.
6. Marko Popovic, Biomechatronics, Academic Press, 2019.
7. Ranganathan T S, “Text Book of Human Anatomy” S. Chand and Company, 1994.
8. Scott L. Delp., “OpenSim: Open-Source Software to Create and Analyze Dynamic Simulations of Movement”, IEEE Transaction on Biomedical Engineering, Vol.54 No.11, 2007.