BE 728 Advanced Topics in Rehabilitation Engineering
In-depth engineering and service delivery analysis of four key topics in rehabilitation engineering, emphasizing the human-technology interface. Possible topic areas include therapeutic intervention strategies and the provision of assistive technology for a specific population of persons with disabilities (e.g., stroke); passive- and active-assist arm orthoses; rehabilitation robotics; virtual reality in rehabilitation; wheelchair and seating technology; and international rehabilitation. Includes eight presentations and short reports by each student, five short exams, and a final project. Prerequisite: BE 528 or equivalent.