Prosthetics and Bionics

Term Paper # 101939

Biology
Computer and Technology > Technology

This paper discusses developments in prosthetic technology and bionics.

730 words () | 3 sources | APA | 2008 United States

Paper Summary:

The paper defines bionics as a cutting-edge joining of biology and electronics. The paper describes how organic structures or functions are replaced with electronic or mechanical ones. The paper demonstrates how bionic prosthetics have emerged in numerous real-world applications and practical examples.

From the Paper:

"Prosthetic technology has advanced enough in recent years that it can be legitimately referred to as bionics. Bionics can be best thought of as a cutting-edge joining of biology and electronics. Organic structures or functions are replaced or substituted with electronic or mechanical ones (Rockets, 2006). This can be done in order to compensate for a physical deficiency--such as an amputation--or even to augment existing abilities--such as providing enhanced strength. By and large, however, research into the practical applications of bionics has been limited to hospitals and universities where the focus is compensation for physical maladies."

Sample of Sources Used:

Bionic people; smart prosthetics. (2007, February 24). The Economist, 382(8517), p. 92.
Morris, B. (2004, September 15). Worker loses arms, goes "bionic". Risk & Insurance, 15(11), p. 8.
Rockets, R. (2006, April 21). Bionics: the six million dollar question. Scienceagogo.com. Retrieved February 27, 2007, from http://www.scienceagogo.com/news/bionics.shtml.