BIO-ROBOTICS

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BIO-ROBOTICS

• BRINGING BIOLOGY AND ROBOTICS TOGETHER.

By Nic Conroy and Brian Johnson
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What is Biorobotics?

• Field covering cybernetics, bionics, genetic
  engineering, and robotics.
• Research into the use of various forms of
  robotics to create replace limbs, lifelike
  robots, and possibly enhance the human body.

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Why Bio-Robotics?

• Animal Like robots are playing a huge role in
  combining the fields of biology and engineering.
• There are several uses for bio-robotics.
• Tactical Military Uses.
• Disabled People.
• Advancements in the fields of Biology,
  Engineering, Computer Sciences, and many
  other science fields.

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A Look At The Current State
Sensors hooked to the motor cortex of the brain
enable monkeys to operate the robotic arm in the
same manor as their biological arm
Currently BCI or Brain Computer Interface allows
the use of computers by the physically handicap
by taking signals directly from the brain.
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Current BioRobotics Projects

• Sarcos Soldier Exoskeleton
• An exoskeleton which allows
• Soldiers to do strenuous activity
• Without tiring.
• DSOs Revolutionizing Prosthetics Program
• Gives amputees the ability to move an attached
  prosthetic device using direct brain control