How can a human respiratory system be realistically simulated? Respiratory movement plays a crucial role in medicine, as it influences the position of organs and thus significantly determines the accuracy of imaging, diagnosis, and interventions such as radiotherapy or needle biopsies. In this interdisciplinary practical project, you will develop an actuated, 3D-printed phantom of the thorax. The most important work packages could include: 1) Image processing: automatic segmentation of the thorax from different CT data sets 2) 3D Printing: Parameterization and design of a 3D printable rib cage considering the joints 3) Electrical + control engineering: Development of an actuated model with adjustable breathing dynamics 4) Evaluation + characterization of the phantom You will combine image processing, 3D printing, material science, sensor technology, and control engineering. Your results will be tested in a medical context.