Integration and Realization of Assistive Technologies. 3 credits, 4 contact hours

Catalog description

Prerequisites: BMET 360 . This course further explores the field of assistive technologies, focusing on devices and systems designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals. The course covers a wide range of assistive devices and technologies, including hearing assistance tools, vision enhancement technologies, mobility aids, and exoskeletons and their impact on accessibility. It introduces system design techniques to facilitate assistive technologies that foster independent living. Additionally, the course delves into the design and implementation of assistive facilities, addressing both technical and practical considerations. Applied laboratories will examine the utility of personal, mobile, and fixed sensors. Students will explore how to integrate component based hardware and software towards generating an assistive environment.