Spring 2021
MECENG 179 101 - LAB 101
Augmenting Human Dexterity
Jan 19, 2021 - May 07, 2021
Th
01:00 pm - 03:59 pm
Internet/Online
Class #:32454
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
Pending Review
Offered through
Mechanical Engineering
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
4
Enrolled: 16
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 20
Waitlist Max: 20
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, 6 hours of outside work hours per week, and 3 hours of instructional experiences requiring special laboratory equipment and facilities per week.
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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