Our department advances biomedical technology by applying engineering principles. We study biological mechanics and human dynamics to develop innovative medical devices
The Biomechanical Engineering department specialises in the application area of Biomedical Technology, integrating the tools of several engineering disciplines to analyse aspects of human functioning. We study the special mechanical properties of living biological tissue and the dynamics of the human system, and apply this knowledge to the development of instruments and methodologies that support individuals' daily life functioning.
Examples of medical devices we have developed are rehabilitation robotics for the lower and upper extremities, diagnostic robots for (impaired) motor control, surgical robotics, endo- and exoprostheses, and wearable exoskeletons. The effectiveness of these devices is tested in clinical practice and with industrial partners.
The research's medical application areas are rehabilitation, orthopaedics, neurology, and cardiovascular surgery. The programme is entirely embedded in TechMed, the Institute for Biomedical Technology and Technical Medicine.