biorobotics
Biology-inspired robot design
Biorobotics is an interdisciplinary field that combines biology and robotics, focusing on building machines that mimic or interact with living organisms.
Researchers in biorobotics might develop prosthetic limbs that respond to neural signals, create robots modeled on animal locomotion, or design systems that interface directly with biological tissue.
The biorobotics lab developed a robotic arm controlled by the patient's thoughts.
The field draws on engineering, neuroscience, and biomechanics.
Movement-producing mechanisms
- sensorsDevices that detect input
- cyberneticsCommunication and control science
- microcontrollersSingle-chip programmable computers
- autonomousSelf-directed and free
Fabricated body part replacements
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
- implantableCapable of bodily insertion
exoskeleton · orthotic · amputee · therapy · biosensors · microrobotics · endoscopy
Ability to travel independently
- kinematicsStudy of movement itself
- dynamicsStudy of forces
- musculoskeletalPertaining to muscles and bones
- articulationClear vocal expression
tendon · joint · exoskeleton · actuator · sensorimotor · torque · force · bipedal
Independent decision-making capacity
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- governanceHow authority is exercised
safety · enhancement · surveillance · privacy · accessibility · equity
Combining distinct fields
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- bioengineeringEngineering applied to biology
- mechatronicsIntegrated automation engineering
DARPA · IEEE · publication · conference · prototype · simulation · modeling · testing
actuators
Movement-producing mechanisms
- sensorsDevices that detect input
- cyberneticsCommunication and control science
- microcontrollersSingle-chip programmable computers
autonomous · servo · pneumatic · hydraulic · PID · EMG · EEG
prosthetics
Fabricated body part replacements
- rehabilitationRecovery from injury/addiction
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
implantable · exoskeleton · orthotic · amputee · therapy · biosensors · microrobotics · endoscopy
locomotion
Ability to travel independently
- kinematicsStudy of movement itself
- dynamicsStudy of forces
- musculoskeletalPertaining to muscles and bones
articulation · tendon · joint · exoskeleton · actuator · sensorimotor · torque · force · bipedal · quadrupedal
autonomy
Independent decision-making capacity
- consentVoluntary agreement given
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
governance · safety · enhancement · surveillance · privacy · accessibility · equity
interdisciplinary
Combining distinct fields
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- laboratoryFacility for scientific investigation
- bioengineeringEngineering applied to biology
mechatronics · DARPA · IEEE · publication · conference · prototype · simulation · modeling · testing · collaboration
biodegradable
Able to decompose naturally
- organoidsLab-cultured tissue structures
robot, biology, robotic, biological, robotics, biologist, biochemistry, biofeedback, biomimicry