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.
Reverse side of exhibit. Hands on knee replacement parts and surgical video loop.
Andy Quay, left, former associate director of the UF Digital Worlds Institute, and B.J. Fregly, associate professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, travelled to the Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa to put the final touches on their kiosk.
