Medical Robotics Handbook
1st Edition
Published on 15. November 2015
Book
Hardback
800 pages
978-1-4398-8143-9 (ISBN)
Description
The field of medical robotics is poised for significant growth in the immediate future. A wide range of new products are expected, from rehabilitation robots and service robots for the elderly and physically challenged to surgical mechanisms for minimally invasive surgery, new tools in informatics for immediate physician access to patient records, and tele-operated devices for field first aid. This comprehensive book serves as an introduction for those new to the field who wish to develop a breadth of knowledge in key areas of contemporary work and as an invaluable desk reference for experienced professionals.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bosa Roca
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professionals and graduate students in bioengineering, mechanical engineering, medicine, computer science, neuroscience; practitioners and researchers in medical robotics.
Illustrations
150 s/w Abbildungen
150 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4398-8143-9 (9781439881439)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
Robotic Surgery. In-the-Body Robots. Robotic Assistive Devices. Robotics Rehabilitation. Medical Nanorobotics. Haptics in Medicine. Robotic Simulators. Personal Care Robots. Laboratory and Hospital Robots.