The course aims to provide basic knowledge on modeling the human body for engineering and medical applications according to a hierarchical approach. The student learns to use tools for the acquisition of the geometry of the entire body, or anatomical districts, using 3D scanning systems and also creates geometric models starting from DICOM diagnostic images coming, for example, from CT or MRI. It is also capable of acquiring the movement of the human body, or a part of it, through Motion Capture solutions and processing the data thus obtained to carry out assessment and monitoring of patients with motor deficits of different nature. The student acquires the ability to evaluate the ergonomics (in terms of visibility, reachability, comfort, etc.) of a product or workstation through the use of commercial solutions for modeling and simulating the behavior of the human body.
Basic knowledge of technical drawing and virtual prototyping
Teaching will take place through lectures and guided practical exercises for the use of 3D human body modeling and simulation systems. The exercises will be carried out to allow the student to work with increasing autonomy but with constant supervision and support. Laboratory exercises are planned in which the student will use three-dimensional scanning systems and tools for capturing the motion of the human body.
The exam consists of two parts to be taken on the same day:
1. Development and presentation of a group project (max 3 people) on a pre-established theme (80% of the final evaluation)
2. Oral exam on the contents of the lectures (20% of the final evaluation).
Introduction to modeling of the human body. Types of human body models, classification based on industrial, medical and entertainment applications. Modeling and simulation tools for the behavior of the human body and individual anatomical districts. Three-dimensional geometric reconstruction starting from 3D scans and/or diagnostic images. Notes on the design of custom-fit components, such as internal and external prostheses and orthoses. HW and SW solutions for Motion Capture in the medical, engineering and sports fields. Acquisition and processing of data on the movement of the human body. Virtual ergonomics and occupational medicine.
