BEE 4570

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BEE 4570
Biorobotics

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2018-2019.

Introduction to bio-inspired and bio-enabled robotics across scales by an interdisciplinary approach, by gradually integrating knowledge in mechanical engineering and bioengineering. First, the concept and basic principles of biorobotics are discussed through macroscale robots in various fields including agriculture such as fruit picking robots. Next, biorobots at meso and microscales are described by applying an analogy of elements introduced at macroscale. Finally, the design framework and examples of nanorobots enabled by bionanoengineering are discussed. Homework includes programming, literature searches, and design studies of their own biorobots.

When Offered Fall.

Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: Differential Equation (MATH 2930), Linear Algebra (MATH 2940). Strongly recommended prerequisite: Thermodynamics (BEE 2220 or ENGRD 2210), or permission of instructor.

Outcomes
  • Students will demonstrate improved ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (ABET c).
  • Students will improve their ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (ABET e).
  • Students will display competence in oral and written communication (ABET g).
  • Students will improve their capacity to integrate modern biology with engineering principles (ABET l-b).

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Syllabi:

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 18701 BEE 4570   LEC 001

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  • Prereqs: Differential Equation (MATH 2930), Linear Algebra (MATH 2940). Not mandatory but strongly preferred: Thermodynamics (BEE 2220 or ENGRD 2210)), or permission of instructor.