1. Biomedical design: Biomaterials and Prosthetics
Kristi Bilan

2. Intro Masters of Engineering Bachelors of Science LHS Grad 2006
Biomedical Engineering
Bachelors of Science
Mechanical Engineering
LHS Grad 2006

4. Biomedical Engineering
Tissue/Genetic Engineering
Pharmaceutical Engineering
Clinical Engineering
Imaging Technology
Medical Devices
Prosthetics

5. Design Process Problem Background Research Requirements Solutions
Development Work
Prototype
Test and Redesign

6. Design: Biomaterials Variables Application: Structural, Therapeutic
Location: Skeletal, Circulatory, Nervous Systems
Duration: Patient life, Minutes

8. Design: Biomaterials
Metals
Ceramics
Polymers
Composites

10. Design: Mechanics
Complex Analysis – Simple Motion

11. Design: Mechanics
Inverse and Forward Dynamics
Running Model

12. Prosthetics
Artificial device that replaces a missing or non- functioning limb
External or Internal

14. Class Project Design a “Prosthetic Hand” using:
string, straws, rubber bands, cardboard, washers, hot glue gun, and/or duct tape

15. Design Considerations
What is the Problem?
Are you wanting to pick up a object?
Grasp a ball?
Background Research
What are the previous designs?
Number of fingers?
Number of finger joints?
Requirements
Do you need to use all the materials?

16. Design Considerations
Solutions
Development Work
Prototype
Test and Redesign