The “Agile in Biomechanics” project aims to bridge academic research with societal needs by implementing practical projects that address real-world challenges, such as the loosening of implants. Through hands-on experiences, innovative solutions are developed and implemented.
This initiative emphasizes experiential learning and the application of agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, while fostering close collaboration with European partners. Academic knowledge is not only conveyed, but actual market needs are also addressed.
The curriculum includes cooperative problem-solving approaches and agile project management principles. Scrum is learned through practical applications, while biomechanics content is integrated through lectures and instructional videos. Biomechanical projects are tackled in Scrum teams, considering the requirements of stakeholders, including EUTOPIA partners. Throughout the semester, three sprints allow for iterative improvements to a demonstrator, culminating in a prototype presentation and evaluation by stakeholders. Additionally, funding for the project would enable excursions to industrial companies and research centers, enriching the learning experience.
Planned Education Activities
- Working in interdisciplinary teams: Students in their 8th/9th semester develop product ideas using agile methods, leveraging laboratory resources and expertise from various research fields.
- Access to labs and workshops: Students have access to current research labs and workshops, allowing them to be directly involved in ongoing research projects. Exchange with advanced students: The exchange with senior students working on their final theses or PhD projects is encouraged to benefit from their expertise in areas such as surface design or 3D printing.
- Participation in lectures by CC partners: Lectures are organized to teach methodological tools for capturing the needs of innovation beneficiaries, which are open to other CC partners as well.
- Agile project management: Students learn agile project management tools and their application in research, preparing them both for work in the industry and for their own research projects or a possible future doctorate.
Research Activities
- Direct involvement in research projects: Students work closely with ongoing research projects at the university and in collaboration with research institutes like Fraunhofer, Leibniz, and Max Planck Institutes.
- Access to expert knowledge: Depending on the focus of their product ideas, students expand their knowledge by collaborating with experts from different institutes and research areas.
- International knowledge exchange: The EUTOPIA CC partners facilitate access to information and resources from other European universities, strengthening research collaboration.
- Agile research and PhD work: The integration of agile methods such as Scrum into research allows students to shape their PhD or research projects in a team, moving away from the often isolated nature of a doctoral thesis.
How to get involved?
Lead: Hans-Peter Wiesmann (hans-peter.wiesmann@tu-dresden.de) | Franziska Alt (franziska.alt@tu-dresden.de)
Local Facilitator: Kerstin Le Merdy (kerstin.le_merdy1@tu-dresden.de)