bionics

"Cyborgs, heroes with missing hands, and prosthetics that allow sight in the blind are just some of the unbelievable plot points in science fiction that began years ago. Today, much of this technology exists. Those without legs can be fitted with bionic limbs so well made they can run marathons. Readers learn the history of bionic limbs in science fiction and popular culture and connect it to the real . . . science of today"--OCLC.

Explores the history of bionics and how it has been used to replace body parts, fix malfunctions, and assist the senses.

"It may have been a distant future when The Jetsons aired, but now the reality of autonomous machines with artificial intelligence is real . . . engage in learning about the history and future of robotics. This book covers everything from the 18th century French automatons to Elon Musk, Ada Lovelace to Alan Turing, self-driving cars and smart homes to assembly and military robots"--Amazon.com.

Explores bionic limbs, including how they work, different types, and more.

Explains that technological innovations often are inspired by nature, and describes how scientists are experimenting with the development of adhesive materials based on the gecko's feet.

"Learn how designers and engineers use biomimicry to create or improve products. This title supports NGSS for Engineering Design"--Amazon.com.

These animals with various prosthetics are heroes to people with similar challenges.

"Discover how the science of bionics takes survival mechanisms from nature to create more efficient technology and save human lives. Simple language paired with descriptive images make this book perfect for reluctant readers."--Provided by publisher.

Explains how the science of bionics takes survival mechanisms from nature to create more efficient technology and save human lives.

Provides information about the history of prosthetics and the difficulty in being able to reproduce the movements of limbs. Describes how the science of bionics and myoelectrics have worked together to create the i-LIMB Hand and the impact it has had on the life of people who have lost limbs. Includes photographs, a glossary, an index, and sources for additional information.