robotics in medicine

Looks at the history of breakthroughs in medical robotics from laboratory robots to robotic prosthetics.

Advancements in robotics have enhanced the medical field for years, saving millions of lives. Many kinds of robots are already in use today, helping surgeons perform more precise, less invasive operations as well as cleaning and sanitizing hospitals. Many more are still being developed; in the future, we may see robots that dispense prescriptions and assist with physical therapy. Through vibrant photographs and accessible text that breaks down complex concepts, this volume delves into the present and future of this exciting STEM topic. In addition, sidebars, fact boxes, and critical-thinking questions enhance this reading experience.

"Robots are machines designed to do particular jobs. Today's scientists are finding many ways to use robots in health care. This includes the use of robots to make surgeries faster and safer. 'Robotics in Health Care' covers the past, present, and future of this technology"--Provided by publisher.

Today, robots are hard at work in hospitals around the world. Some simply help comfort patients or dispense medicine, while others are helping surgeons with complex operations. Medical Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon.

Describes how robots have been used in medicine, especially for important tasks such as surgeries.

No surgeon can boast the steady ?hands? of da Vinci. This surgical robot was built for careful cutting, and that is why it has helped with more than three million medical operations to date! This high-interest children?s read introduces robots dedicated to saving lives and caregiving.

Describes how robots have been used in medicine, especially for important tasks such as surgeries.

Examines how robots and robotic technology is used in the health care industry with uses that include disinfecting floors, dispensing medication, and assisting with surgeries.

Can robots save lives? Medical robots save lives every day, and they re sure to save more as their technology advances. This book describes the amazing work done by medical robots, from surgical robots to nano-robots. Readers will learn about the medical breakthroughs performed by robots, the latest models, and the future of robots in medicine. Accessible descriptions of how medical robots work will engage readers and give them a deep understanding of this burgeoning technology. Color photographs of each robot are provided to give readers an inside look into the operating room and beyond. Detailed Table of Contents, Diagrams, Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, Websites.

An introduction to robotics use in medicine, from tiny capsules that patients swallow and take pictures inside the body to surgical devices and robotic arms that dispense drugs.