Fundamentals of Human Biology for Engineers Course
This course connects engineering principles with human biology to develop advanced wearable technology. Participants gain insights into muscle physiology, heart and lung responses, appropriate sensor choices, data processing techniques, and responsible feedback mechanisms. The focus is on creating reliable systems to monitor fatigue and reduce injury risks in demanding work environments, ensuring both effectiveness and ethical standards are met.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
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What will I learn?
This practical course provides essential knowledge of human biology for engineers to create effective wearable devices for physical tasks. You will study muscle anatomy, fatigue processes, cardiovascular and respiratory functions, and link them to sensor selection, positioning, and data sampling. Additionally, explore signal analysis, fatigue identification methods, feedback systems, safety measures, validation techniques, privacy concerns, and data management for trustworthy and ethical monitoring tools.
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Develop skills
- Design wearable sensors using body structure knowledge for optimal placement and calibration.
- Analyse heart and breathing signals to identify safe effort levels versus dangerous tiredness.
- Process muscle and movement data to detect fatigue patterns for instant warnings.
- Develop basic algorithms for fatigue monitoring by cleaning, combining, and checking body signals.
- Incorporate safety, data protection, and moral guidelines in employee tracking systems.
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