2022 Spring MECENG 179 001 LEC 001

Spring 2022

MECENG 179 001 - LEC 001

Augmenting Human Dexterity

Hannah Stuart

Jan 18, 2022 - May 06, 2022
Mo, We
09:00 am - 09:59 am
Class #:22738
Units: 4

Instruction Mode: In-Person Instruction

Offered through Mechanical Engineering

Current Enrollment

Total Open Seats: 1
Enrolled: 12
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 13
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats

Hours & Workload

2 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 7 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities per week.

Final Exam

MON, MAY 9TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Other classes by Hannah Stuart

Course Catalog Description

This course provides hands-on experience in designing prostheses and assistive technologies using user-centered design. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of the state-of-the-art, design processes and product realization. Teams will prototype a novel solution to a disabilities-related challenge, focusing on upper-limb mobility or dexterity. Lessons will cover biomechanics of human manipulation, tactile sensing and haptics, actuation and mechanism robustness, and control interfaces. Readings will be selected from texts and academic journals available through the UCB online library system and course notes. Guest speakers will be invited to address cutting edge breakthroughs relevant to assistive technology and design.

Rules & Requirements

Credit Restrictions

Students will receive no credit for MEC ENG 179 after completing MEC ENG 270.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Reserved Seats

Current Enrollment

No Reserved Seats

Textbooks & Materials

See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.

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