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70405-01 - Internship: Hands-on Clinical Biomechanics and Ergonomics Engineering (3 CP)
| Semester | fall semester 2025 |
| Course frequency | Every fall sem. |
| Lecturers |
Linda Bühl (linda.buehl@unibas.ch)
Lauren Stephanie Waiman Chee (lauren.chee@unibas.ch) Eleonora Croci (eleonora.croci@unibas.ch) Sébastien Muheim (s.muheim@unibas.ch) Annegret Mündermann (annegret.muendermann@unibas.ch, Assessor) Corina Nüesch (c.nueesch@unibas.ch) Barbara Elisabeth Postolka (barbara.postolka@unibas.ch) |
| Content | Mini project human movement invluding study design, data collection with different lab equipment, data processing, data analysis, final report Focus on synchronized real-time data analysis methods from the gait rehabilitation robot the FLOAT, IMUs, motion tracking, etc. applied to different small research questions. EMG-based control of an arm exoskeleton (Eduexo) using Arduino |
| Learning objectives | The Hands-on Laboratory Workshop on Clinical Biomechanics and Ergonomics Engineering provides students with a basic understanding of the technologies used for motion analysis and robotic assistance, as well as programming experience to calculate the outcomes of interest and/or control a robotic device. By participating in hands-on workshop sessions and completing a mini-project, students will develop the following competencies: - Knowledge on technologies and tools used in motion analysis and ergonomics: Students will gain hands-on experience with the different motion analysis systems, electromyography and the robotic assistive tool. Students will be able to collect data for selected tools, understand the data processing and be able to compute outcome parameters of interest. - Knowledge of sources of errors and error propagation: Student will gain a comprehensive understanding of possible sources of errors and how such errors may affect the motion data. Students will perform sensitivity analyses on possible errors. |
| Bibliography | - Awai L., M. Franz, C.S. Easthope, H. Vallery, A. Curt, and M. Bolliger. Preserved gait kinematics during controlled body unloading. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2017 Apr 4;14(1):25. doi: 10.1186/s12984-017-0239-9. PMID: 28376829; PMCID: PMC5381061. - Cereatti A., R. Gurchiek, A. Mündermann, S. Fantozzi, F. Horak, S. Delp, and K. Aminian (2024) ISB recommendations on the definition, estimation, and reporting of joint kinematics in human motion analysis applications using wearable inertial measurement technology. Journal of Biomechanics, 173:112225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiomech.2024.112225. - Easthope C.S., L.R. Traini, L. Awai. et al. Overground walking patterns after chronic incomplete spinal cord injury show distinct response patterns to unloading. J NeuroEngineering Rehabil 15, 102 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-018-0436-1 - Wu G., S. Siegler, P. Allard, C. Kirtley, A. Leardini, D. Rosenbaum, M. Whittle, D.D. D'Lima, L. Cristofolini, H. Witte, O. Schmid, and I. Stokes. Standardization and Terminology Committee of the International Society of Biomechanics. ISB recommendation on definitions of joint coordinate system of various joints for the reporting of human joint motion--part I: ankle, hip, and spine. International Society of Biomechanics. J Biomech. 2002 Apr;35(4):543-8. doi: 10.1016/s0021-9290(01)00222-6. PMID: 11934426. - Wu G., F.C. van der Helm, H.E. Veeger, M. Makhsous, P. Van Roy, C. Anglin, J. Nagels, A.R. Karduna, K. McQuade, C. Wang, F.W. Werner, and B. Buchholz. International Society of Biomechanics. ISB recommendation on definitions of joint coordinate systems of various joints for the reporting of human joint motion--Part II: shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. J Biomech. 2005 May;38(5):981-992. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2004.05.042. PMID: 15844264. - http://seniam.org/sensor_location.htm |
| Admission requirements | Only students attending the lecture C42 Clinical Biomechanics during the same semester will be allowed to register. In maximum, 12 students can attend (first come, first serve). |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | No specific media used |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 17.09.2025 | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, CADENCE Laboratory, Ground Level C, DBE, Allschwil |
| Wednesday 24.09.2025 | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, CADENCE Laboratory, Ground Level C, DBE, Allschwil |
| Wednesday 01.10.2025 | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, CADENCE Laboratory, Ground Level C, DBE, Allschwil |
| Wednesday 08.10.2025 | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, CADENCE Laboratory, Ground Level C, DBE, Allschwil |
| Wednesday 15.10.2025 | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, CADENCE Laboratory, Ground Level C, DBE, Allschwil |
| Wednesday 22.10.2025 | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, CADENCE Laboratory, Ground Level C, DBE, Allschwil |
| Wednesday 29.10.2025 | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, CADENCE Laboratory, Ground Level C, DBE, Allschwil |
| Wednesday 05.11.2025 | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, CADENCE Laboratory, Ground Level C, DBE, Allschwil |
| Wednesday 12.11.2025 | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, CADENCE Laboratory, Ground Level C, DBE, Allschwil |
| Wednesday 19.11.2025 | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, CADENCE Laboratory, Ground Level C, DBE, Allschwil |
| Wednesday 26.11.2025 | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, CADENCE Laboratory, Ground Level C, DBE, Allschwil |
| Wednesday 03.12.2025 | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, CADENCE Laboratory, Ground Level C, DBE, Allschwil |
| Wednesday 10.12.2025 | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, CADENCE Laboratory, Ground Level C, DBE, Allschwil |
| Wednesday 17.12.2025 | 15.15-16.45 | Hegenheimermattweg 167B, CADENCE Laboratory, Ground Level C, DBE, Allschwil |
| Modules |
Module: Project Work and Practical Skills (Master's Studies: Biomedical Engineering) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Group presentation mini projects (1/3) and written group report mini project (2/3) (once per year, every fall semester) Repeatability: as often as necessary Evaluation Scale: 1-6 (0.5 increments) Presentation date: Wednesday 17.12.2025 Report due date: 31.01.2026 |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration, dereg: cancel course registration |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | 1-6 0,1 |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Medicine |
| Offered by | Departement Biomedical Engineering (DBE) |