Handbook of Biomechatronics

Handbook of Biomechatronics provides an introduction to biomechatronic design and an in-depth explanation of some of the most exciting and groundbreaking biomechatronic devices in the world. Edited by Dr. Jacob Segil and written by a strong team of biomechatronics experts, the book covers biomechatronic design, components, and specific biomechatronic devices that span many disciplines. Sections cover sensors, actuators, processing and control systems, and signal processing. In addition, a chapter on biomechatronic devices contains distinct examples, spanning hearing aids to brain-machine interfaces. Each chapter presents the development phase of a biomechatronic device that is followed by an in-depth discussion of the current state-of-the-art.

• Covers biomechatronic design, components and devices in one comprehensive source
• Accessible for readers in multiple areas of study, such as bioengineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and chemical engineering
• Includes the most recent and groundbreaking advances in the biomechatronics field

Biomedical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, research engineers, undergraduate engineering students, and graduate engineering students

Biomechatronic Design and Components

1. Introduction to Biomechatronic Design

2. Actuator Technologies

3. Sensor and Transducer Technologies

4. Model-Based Control of Biomechatronics Systems

6. Prosthetic Limbs (upper)

7. Prosthetic Limbs (lower)

8. Biomechatronic applications of brain-computer interfaces

9. bio-inspired and bio-mimetic micro-robotics for therapeutic applications

10. Exoskeletons

11. Upper Extremity Rehabilitation Robots

12. Artificial Hearts and VADs

13. Pacemakers

14. Artificial Pancreas