Biomechatronics WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Biomechatronics
Biomechatronics is an applied interdisciplinary science that aims to integrate mechanical elements in the human body, both for therapeutic uses (e.g. artificial hearts) and for the augmentation of existing abilities. Primary applications include technologies developed for the military. Biomechatronics comprises aspects of biology, mechanics, and electronics. …read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- The goal is to interface biology, mechanics and electronics together.1
- In the TV series "The Six Million Dollar Man," Steve Austin rebuilt his legs and arms using biomechatronincs.1
- This technology can also control the physiological motor system to perform the desired function.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 HowStuffWorks: How Biomechatronics Works
- ↑ PubMed: Biomechatronics-Assisting The Impaired Motor System
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- Contributor: Kricel Abreu
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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- Last update: Sep. 12, 2008
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