Robotic Technologies in Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering

The rapid development of Robotic and Artificial Intelligence techniques is creating new prospects for biomedical and healthcare engineering. This book aims to exhibit the latest research achievements, findings, and ideas in the field, primarily focusing on walking assistive robots, telerobotic surgery, upper/lower limb rehabilitation, and radiosurgery. Robots specializing in human treatment include surgical robots and rehabilitation robots, while assistive and therapeutic robotic devices are also expanding rapidly. The objectives of the book are to advance the state-of-the-art of robotic techniques and address the challenging problems in biomedical and healthcare engineering.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The rapid advancement of Robotic and Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques is opening up exciting new possibilities in the fields of biomedical and healthcare engineering. These innovative technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), are currently exerting a significant influence on the modern world. For instance, micro-nano robots with precise positioning and manipulation capabilities enable researchers to study fundamental cellular processes at a microscopic level. Medical robots, on the other hand, are paving the way for low-invasive and highly efficient clinical operations, while rehabilitation robotics is enhancing the rehabilitative effects of patients.

This book aims to showcase the latest research achievements, findings, and ideas in the realm of robotics in biomedical and healthcare engineering, with a primary focus on walking assistive robots, telerobotic surgery, upper/lower limb rehabilitation, and radiosurgery. As a result, a diverse range of robots is being developed to serve various roles within the medical environment. Robots specializing in human treatment include surgical robots and rehabilitation robots. The field of assistive and therapeutic robotic devices is also experiencing rapid growth. These include robots designed to aid patients in recovering from severe conditions such as strokes, empathic robots that assist in caring for older or physically/mentally challenged individuals, and industrial robots that perform routine tasks such as sterilizing rooms, delivering medical supplies, and equipment, including medications.

The objectives of this book are to advance the state-of-the-art of robotic techniques and address the challenging problems in biomedical and healthcare engineering. It provides a solid foundation for understanding the core concepts and principles of robotics, making it an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and professionals in these fields.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 160 x 241 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367624187