Handbook of Biomechatronics

Handbook of Biomechatronics provides an introduction to biomechatronic design as well as in-depth explanations of some of the most exciting and ground-breaking biomechatronic devices in the world today. Edited by Dr. Jacob Segil and written by a strong team of biomechatronics experts, the book will begin with broad topics concerning biomechatronic design and components, followed by more detailed discussions of specific biomechatronic devices spanning many disciplines. This book will be structured in three main parts: biomechatronic design, biomechatronic components, and biomechatronic devices. The biomechatronic design chapters will discuss the history of biomechatronics, conceptual design theory, biomechatronic design methods and design tools. The next section will discuss the technologies involved in the following components: sensors, actuators, processing and control systems, and signal processing. The biomechatronic devices chapter will contain distinct examples of biomechatronic devices spanning hearing aids to brain-machine interfaces. Each chapter will present the development of these biomechatronic devices followed by an in-depth discussion of the current state of the art.

The only book that covers biomechatronic design, components, and devices in one comprehensive text Accessible for readers in multiple areas of study, such as bioengineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineeringIncludes the most recent and groundbreaking advances and work in the biomechatronics field through industry and academic contributors

Biomechatronic Design and Components 1. Introduction to Biomechatronic Design 2. Actuator Technologies 3. Sensor and Transducer Technologies 4. Model-Based Control of Biomechatronics Systems

Biomechatronic Devices Lilach Bareket, Gregg Suaning and Alejandro Barriga Rivera 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