HC351 - State-of-the-art and recent developments

The course covers the state of the art and recent developments related to electronic engineering in biomedical engineering, industry and research. Drawing on published reports, roadmaps and position papers, it presents current engineering trends and challenges in the field.

EN:

The course addresses the state-of-the art and recent developments related to electronic engineering. in the field of biomedical engineering, in industry and in research. Based on published reports, roadmaps and position papers, it presents the current engineering trends and challenges in the field.

The aim of the course is to provide students with a sound knowledge of the current state of technology and research related to electronic systems and devices for biomedical and healthcare applications, including the main technological challenges and issues (form factor, energy efficiency, implantability, communication, adaptability, regulation, clinical studies). An overview of the market, its main drivers and key industry players will be presented and discussed. Current research trends and emerging technologies will also be illustrated. Each student will have the opportunity to explore in a case study the market and challenges of a technology/device, selected from among the most important currently in industry and research.

Keywords:
- Electronics for biomedical engineering
- Industry and research roadmap
- Technology forerunners

EN:

The course objective is to have students acquire solid knowledge on the current status of technology and research related to electronic systems and devices targeted at biomedical and health applications, including key challenges and technology issues (form factor, energy efficiency, implantability, communication, adaptability, regulations, clinical studies). An overview of the market, its key drivers and the main industrial players will be presented and discussed. Current research trends and emerging technology will also be illustrated. Each student will have the opportunity to explore during a case the study the market and challenges for one technology/device, selected among the currently most significant ones in industry and research.

Keywords:
* Electronics for Biomedical engineering
* Industry and research roadmap
* Technology drivers