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Department of Mechatronics Department of Mechatronics

Dr. Lennart Ralfs, BSc MSc Dr. Lennart Ralfs, BSc MSc, +43 512 507 62806
Katharina Nicola Schmermbeck Katharina Nicola Schmermbeck, +43 512 507 62802

850556

VU Human-Machine-Systems

VU 2

2,5

weekly

annually

German

After successfully completing the course, students will have:

• Advanced knowledge of the technical fundamentals and essential aspects of human-machine systems (HMS)
• The ability to scientifically and methodically research and work on new topics and projects in the field of HMS
• Competencies for realistically assessing the application possibilities of HMS
• The ability to select and develop suitable HMS approaches for applications in research and industry

The course "VU Human-Machine Systems" teaches the basics and aspects of the interdisciplinary field of human-machine systems (HMS). The course focuses in particular on the basics and aspects of HMS with reference to human-machine interaction and activity recognition as well as (digital) ergonomics and work design. 

Possible example focus topics (depending on the focus in the semester) are:

• Wearables and assistive technologies
• Adaptivity of HMS
• Basic principles of human information processing
• Biomechanical basics for HMS
• Design and evaluation of HMS
• Sensors and actuators for HMS
• Evaluation of the influence of HMS on ergonomics
• Design of workplaces in the context of HMS
• Advanced topics in human-machine systems technology
• Future perspectives and current research topics

The course is divided into an introductory part with input and basic knowledge and an in-depth part with project work in small groups. It combines various didactic methods:

1. Introductory input & teaching of basics

• Methods: lectures, group discussions
  
• Focus: technical basics, introduction to MMS, interaction & ergonomics

1. In-depth project work on the main topic

• Example methods (depending on the project focus):

• • Creativity techniques
    
  • Project work in small groups
    
  • Presentation techniques
    
  • Practical applications and evaluations
    
• Goal: research and processing of new subject areas and projects with regard to MMS, practical application
  

The examination takes the form of a combined performance in accordance with Section 7 of the study regulations. The assessment consists of two staggered examinations:

• Written submission: Preparation of a compact project proposal (due after the first half of the semester)
• Project presentation: Preparation of a scientific poster and presentation of the project as part of a simulated university conference (on the last date of the course)

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