Biomechatronics is rapidly becoming one of the most influential and innovative research directions defining the 21st century. Biomechatronics will provide a complete and up-to-date account of this advanced subject at the university textbook level. Each chapter in this book will be co-authored by top industry experts in the corresponding subfield, and will be led by Professor Marko B. Popovic, researcher and educator at the forefront of advances in the biomechatronics field. Beginning with an introduction to the field and its historical background, this book will delve into the most groundbreaking and recent developments in biomechatronics, such as artificial organs and tissues, prosthetic limbs, orthotic systems, wearable systems for physical augmentation, physical therapy and rehabilitation, robotic surgery, and natural and synthetic sensors. The only biomechatronics textbook written especially for students at a university levelIdeal for undergraduate and graduate students and researchers in the biomechanics, robotics, and biomedical engineering fieldsProvides an overview of modern, state-of-the-art science and technology used in biomechatronics by the industry's leading experts INDICE: 1. Introduction 2. Manipulator dynamics 3. Actuators 4. Sensors 5. Control 6. Direct neural interfaces 7. Artificial organs, tissues, support systems 8. Molecular and Cellular level 9. Prosthetic limbs 10. Orthotic systems 11. Exoskeletons, exomusculatures, space suits 12. Physical therapy and rehabilitation 13. Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance 14. Robotic surgery 15. Other medical applications 16. Sports, exercise, entertainment 17. Bio-inspired robotics 18. Biomechatronics: new dawn 19. Practice problems 20. Solutions for selected problems
- ISBN: 978-0-12-812939-5
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 520
- Fecha Publicación: 01/03/2019
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés