Online Course Catalog
BIOE 598 HGO - Soft Robotics
Fall 2020
Title | Section | CRN | Type | Hours | Times | Days | Location | Instructor |
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Soft Robotics | HGO | 65548 | ONL | 4 | 1100 - 1220 | T R | Holly McIlwee Golecki Alexander Joseph Deptula |
Course Description
In this design course, we will explore soft materials used for devices to interface with humans, mimic natural systems, and improve upon traditional robots. Students will: (1) Explore fundamentals of polymer chemistry and flexible sensors. (2) Read and discuss current literature in the field. (3) Build actuators and sensors using polymer molding, Arduino controls (no prior experience necessary). (4) Design novel advances in bioinspired, wearable, or implantable soft robots.
Credit Hours
4 hours
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree.
Subject Area
- Bioengineering