BioMechanical Engineering

BioMechanical Engineering

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BioMechanical Engineering is a Research Department at the Delft University of Technology, located in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (ME). 

The Department of BioMechanical Engineering coordinates the Education and Research activities in the field of Mechanical Engineering techniques, like modeling and design, to analyze the interaction between biological and technical systems.

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How comfortable are cargo bikes actually for children?

It’s impossible to imagine the Dutch street scene without the cargo bike. It’s ideal for transporting goods and especially popular for shuttling children from A to B. Surprisingly, however, no real research has been done on the comfort of children during cargo bike rides. Mechanical engineering students Jelmer, Renate, Dirk-Jan, Santo and Alexander set out to change this. The final project for their bachelor’s degree is the first step in this unexplored area of research.

Compliant DNA nanopores capable of size-selective molecule transport across cell membrane

Scientists at TU Delft and the Max Planck Institute have made a new class of structurally adaptable ‘mechanical’ pores made from DNA that can transport molecules through cell membranes. These innovative nanopores can open and close on demand and, for the first time, adjust their diameter.

Inaugural address: Powerful design capabilities crucial for addressing societal challenges

On Friday, 13 September, Professor Matthijs Langelaar will deliver his inaugural speech, Computational Design: Shaping the Future. In his address, Langelaar, who researches algorithms for solving mechanical design problems, emphasizes how advanced design capabilities can significantly contribute to addressing societal challenges.

John van den Dobbelsteen at BNR Nieuwsradio

Can technology reduce stress in the OR?

Bart van Trigt at Omroep West

Innovations from TU Delft help the Netherlands win gold medals at Olympics

Why do you start to walk like an elderly person at the age of 25?

In this video, Eline van der Kruk shows how your body changes throughout the years!
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Designing a wearable robotic device to apply forces and measure responses in the human arm

How does your heart work? A digital twin holds all the answers

Robotic physical therapy for safe shoulder rehabilitation

Robotic support improves rehabilitation

Wheelchair owner and companion next to each other thanks to wheelchair attachment

Nature inspires new materials

'We measure people' so doctors can treat patients in a more targeted way

Ten out of ten for multidisciplinary research into muscular dystrophy