Adaptive and Assistive Bioengineering

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Adaptive and Assistive Bioengineering
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What is Engineering?

• Engineering is the process of creating
  technology.
• Name some examples of technology that engineers,
  scientists, and inventors have created.

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What is Bioengineering?

• Bioengineering is the application of engineering
  (technology) to living things, such as humans and
  plants.
• Bioengineers look at problems that occur in
  living things and invent technology that will
  help with these problems.

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Assistive Bioengineering

• Technology that is developed to help organisms,
  but DOES NOT change them.
• ASSIST HELP
• Examples
• Eyeglasses
• Wheelchairs
• Antibiotics

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Adaptive Bioengineering

• Technology developed to help living organisms and
  DOES change them.
• ADAPT CHANGE
• Examples
• Lasik Eye Surgery
• Knee replacement
• New strains of crop
• in agriculture

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Adaptive or Assistive????

• When each product pops up on the screen, raise
  your hand if you think it is assistive. Stand up
  if you think it is adaptive. Not participating
  is not an option )
• Remember Assist Help
• Adapt Change

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Hearing Aid
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Hip Replacement
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Crutches
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Genetically altered corn that resists pests
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Knee Brace
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Arm Cast
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Angioplasty
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Crop Pesticide
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Contact Lenses
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Artificial Limbs
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Cochlear Implants
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Glasses