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Understand how technology is transforming Healthcare
Explore the personalisation of Healthcare through smart wearables
Build smart wearables such as a pedometer and fall detection strap
Technology has impacted so many domains, and healthcare is one such field that has benefited greatly from advancements in wearable and Artificial Intelligence technology. Learners will better understand how these new technologies work, the eort required to apply these technologies in new products and services and the current limitations of these technologies. In an AI-focused version of this course, participants will learn about how AI is transforming healthcare in the areas of smart records, medical imaging and diagnostics, drug discovery, and development and prediction of diseases. In a microcontroller-focused version of this course, they will build their own wearable health-tech prototypes such as a pedometer, zen balance game and fall detection strap. By learning how electronic sensors work to create these health devices, individuals will be better able to appreciate the potential for electronic devices to impact our health. This programme may incorporate design thinking phases to guide students in tackling authentic problem statements and coming up with technology-enabled solutions
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