Museum Biomedical Engineering Kiosk
The Biomedical Engineering Kiosk is a joint project between the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, Florida, the Digital Worlds Institute, and Dr. B.J. Fregly, a University of Florida Biomechanical Engineer and Professor. The kiosk software allows visitors to play the role of a biomedical engineer, using real lab photo-based virtual environments, medical scanner simulators, 2D and 3D scientific visualization engines, and a what-if surgical simulator.
Description
A computer kiosk for the Museum of Science and Industry presenting the pioneering knee replacement research of UF’s Dr. Fregly. Museum visitors learned how to collect data from various scientific machines, analyze the data using scientific visualization techniques, formulate an educated diagnosis of the patient’s knee problem, and simulate surgical solutions.
The Biomedical Engineering Kiosk is a joint project between the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, Florida, the Digital Worlds Institute, and Dr. B.J. Fregly, a University of Florida Biomechanical Engineer and Professor. After receiving his NSF Career Grant, Dr. Fregly contacted the Digital Worlds Institute to present his pioneering knee replacement research to museum visitors in a language and level appropriate for children and adults.
The kiosk software allows visitors to play the role of a rising biomedical engineer. Museum visitors learn how to collect data from various scientific machines, analyze the data using scientific visualization techniques, formulate an educated diagnosis of the patient’s knee problem, and simulate surgical solutions. The kiosk interface consists of real lab photo-based virtual environments, medical scanner simulators, 2D and 3D scientific visualization engines, and a what-if surgical simulator.
