Biomechatronics
- 2nd Edition - August 1, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Author: Marko B. Popovic
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 8 6 2 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 3 8 6 3 - 8
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Request a sales quoteBiomechatronics is rapidly becoming one of the most influential and innovative research directions defining the 21st century. The second edition Biomechatronics provides a complete and up-to-date account of this advanced subject at the university textbook level. This new edition introduces two new chapters – Animals Biomechatronics and Plants Biomechatronics – highlighting the importance of the rapidly growing world population and associated challenges with food production. Each chapter is co-authored by top experts led by Professor Marko B. Popovic, researcher and educator at the forefront of advancements in this fascinating field. Starting with an introduction to the historical background of Biomechatronics, this book covers recent breakthroughs in artificial organs and tissues, prosthetic limbs, neural interfaces, orthotic systems, wearable systems for physical augmentation, physical therapy and rehabilitation, robotic surgery, natural and synthetic actuators, sensors, and control systems. A number of practice prompts and solutions are provided at the end of the book. The second edition of Biomechatronics is a result of dedicated work of a team of more than 30 contributors from all across the globe including top researchers and educators in the United States (Popovic, Lamkin-Kennard, Herr, Sinyukov, Troy, Goodworth, Johnson, Kaipa, Onal, Bowers, Djuric, Fischer, Ji, Jovanovic, Luo, Padir, Tetreault), Japan (Tashiro, Iraminda, Ohta, Terasawa), Sweden (Boyraz), Turkey (Arslan, Karabulut, Ortes), Germany (Beckerle and Wiliwacher), New Zealand (Liarokapis), Switzerland (Dobrev), and Serbia (Lazarevic).
- The only biomechatronics textbook written, especially for students at a university level
- Ideal for students and researchers in the biomechatronics, biomechanics, robotics, and biomedical engineering fields
- Provides updated overview of state-of-the-art science and technology of modern day biomechatronics, introduced by the leading experts in this fascinating field
- This edition introduces two new chapters: Animals Biomechatronics and Plants Biomechatronics
- Expanded coverage of topics such as Prosthetic Limbs, Powered Orthotics, Direct Neural Interface, Bio-inspired Robotics, Robotic Surgery, Actuators, Control and Physical Intelligence
Biomedical engineers, researchers in biomechatronics, biomechanics, robotics, biotechnology, engineering in medicine, mechanical and electrical engineering, health science and technology
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Memorial
- Contributors
- 1 Introduction
- Abstract
- References
- 2 Kinematics and dynamics
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Kinematics
- 2.3 Dynamics
- 2.4 Propulsion in fluids
- 2.5 Rotation transformation matrix
- References
- 3 Actuators
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Synthetic muscles
- 3.3 Electroactive polymers
- 3.4 Shape-memory alloys and shape-memory polymers
- 3.5 Variable stiffness/impedance actuators
- 3.6 A brief review of nonbiologically (or less biologically) inspired conventional actuators
- 3.7 Biological actuators: Muscles
- A Appendix: Braided, helically wound mesh for McKibben like artificial muscle
- References
- 4 Sensors: Natural and synthetic
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Natural sensors
- 4.3 Sensory receptors
- 4.4 Sensory receptors classified by stimulus type detected
- 4.5 Sensory receptors classified by stimulus location
- 4.6 Synthetic biological sensors
- 4.7 Synthetic sensors
- 4.8 Sensor fusion and integration
- 4.9 Integrated systems for obtaining sensory feedback
- 4.10 Conclusions and future perspective
- References
- Further reading
- 5 Control and physical intelligence
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction: General control problem revised
- 5.2 PID control approach
- 5.3 Error and time delays in time domain
- 5.4 Stability
- 5.5 Feedback linearization
- 5.6 Sliding control
- 5.7 Adaptive control
- 5.8 Linearity and predictability: Multidimensionality and associated problems
- 5.9 Physical intelligence
- 5.10 Control and artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining
- 5.11 Deep learning
- 5.12 Do-it-yourself (DIY) robotics projects, popular microcontrollers
- 5.13 Biological neural networks
- A Appendix A: Fractional order PID control approach
- References
- 6 Direct neural interface
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Theory of electrical recording
- 6.3 Electrical stimulation
- 6.4 Optical recording and stimulation
- 6.5 Applications of BMI
- 6.6 Direct neural interfaces and “proprioception”
- References
- 7 Artificial organs, tissues, and support systems
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Cardiovascular and respiratory devices
- 7.3 Metabolic and digestive devices
- 7.4 Sensory devices
- 7.5 Orthopedic, dentistry, plastic, and reconstructive devices
- 7.6 Neuromodulation
- References
- 8 Molecular and cellular level—Applications in biotechnology and medicine addressing molecular and cellular level
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction and overview
- 8.2 Scaling laws
- 8.3 Physical considerations at the microscale
- 8.4 Physical considerations at the nanoscale
- 8.5 Approaches to micro- and nanoscale propulsion
- 8.6 Applications of micro- and nanorobots at the molecular and cellular levels
- 8.7 Future perspective
- References
- Further reading
- 9 Prosthetic limbs
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Prosthetic biomechanics
- 9.3 Design considerations
- 9.4 Upper-limb prostheses
- 9.5 Lower-limb prostheses
- 9.6 Future directions
- References
- 10 Powered orthotics: Enabling brace technologies
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 Powered hip braces, waist assist, and lumbar support
- 10.3 Powered knee braces
- 10.4 Powered ankle brace
- 10.5 Powered shoulder brace
- 10.6 Powered elbow and wrist brace
- 10.7 Powered hand and finger braces: Robotic gloves
- References
- 11 Exoskeletons, exomusculatures, exosuits: Dynamic modeling and simulation
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction to wearable exoskeletons, exomusculatures, and exosuits
- 11.2 Dynamic modeling and simulation of the human musculoskeletal system for exoskeleton designs
- 11.3 Computational musculoskeletal modeling and simulation
- References
- 12 Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Learning objectives
- 12.3 Target population, design, and treatment strategies
- 12.4 Upper-limb therapy
- 12.5 Lower-limb therapy
- 12.6 Balance therapy
- 12.7 Progress in therapeutic robots
- 12.8 Conclusion
- References
- 13 Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Manual wheelchairs
- 13.3 Electric wheelchairs
- 13.4 Wheelchairs with low-throughput HMIs
- 13.5 Stair-climbing wheelchairs
- 13.6 Assisted walking
- 13.7 The challenge of innovation in (semi)autonomous wheelchair design
- 13.8 Novel designs
- References
- 14 Feeding systems, robotic nurses, and robotic massage
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Feeding and hygiene assistance, vocational aid
- 14.3 Robotic nurses
- 14.4 Robotic massage
- References
- Further reading
- 15 Robotic surgery
- Abstract
- 15.1 Overview of robotic surgery
- 15.2 Platform-based classification of robotic surgery
- 15.3 Human-machine interaction in robotic surgery
- 15.4 Autonomy levels in robotic surgery
- 15.5 Case studies
- 15.6 Conclusion and future trends
- References
- 16 Biomechanics and biomechatronics in sports, exercise, and entertainment
- Abstract
- 16.1 Biomechanics fundamentals
- 16.2 Modeling and simulation: Simplified, intermediate, and detailed models
- 16.3 Several examples of biomechatronics systems for exercise, rehabilitation, games, and sports
- 16.4 Head injury biomechanical modeling
- 16.5 Exercise systems in microgravity conditions
- References
- 17 Bioinspired robotics
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction: Bioinspiration
- 17.2 Bioinspired locomotion
- 17.3 Bioinspired manipulation
- 17.4 Bioinspired soft-robotic systems
- 17.5 Algorithmic bioinspiration
- 17.6 Most recent progress in the field
- References
- Further reading
- 18 Animal biomechatronics
- Abstract
- 18.1 Biomechanics of animal locomotion
- 18.2 Emerging sensing technologies for study of animal biomechanics
- 18.3 Animal prosthetics, orthotics, and assistive devices
- 18.4 Other examples of robots that interact with animals
- 18.5 Future perspective
- References
- 19 Plant biomechatronics
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Plant biomechatronics
- 19.3 Understanding labor shortage, a case study
- 19.4 A digital twin for precision agriculture
- 19.5 Universal autonomous robot for farming vs factory industrial robot
- 19.6 Review of autonomous robots for farming; what has been done so far
- 19.7 Example of novel agricultural robot: BioSense compliant agricultural robot Mimi
- References
- 20 Biomechatronics: A new dawn
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 New sensors and actuators
- 20.3 Brain- and muscle machine-interfaces
- 20.4 Control strategies, AI, and machine learning
- 20.5 Bionic tissue, artificial organs, and implants
- 20.6 Prosthetic, assistive, and human augmentation devices
- 20.7 Animal and plant oriented biomechatronic technologies
- 20.8 Other human-oriented applications
- 20.9 The future of the biomechatronics age human
- References
- 21 Practice problems
- Abstract
- 22 Solutions and hints for selected problems
- Abstract
- Index
- Edition: 2
- Published: August 1, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 780
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443138621
- eBook ISBN: 9780443138638
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Marko B. Popovic
Marko B. Popovic is currently an assistant research professor in the Physics Department at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA. He is the author of Biomechatronics and Robotics, published in 2014 by Pan Standard Publishing. Dr. Popovic is a member of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, and serves as a reviewer for a number of leading journals such as The International Journal of Neuroengineering and Rehabiliation and the Journal of Biomechanics. His research interests focus on engineering robotics systems that assist and augment humans, biomechatronics, biomechanics, neuroscience and sensorimotor control. He is also interested in space and planetary robotics, bio-inspired engineering, as well as fundamental physics, specifically theoretical particle physics. He is working alongside other experts to create a design for an oxygen concentrator that would help COVID-19 patients.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Research Professor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute ,Physics Department, Biomedical Engineering, Robotics Engineering Program, USARead Biomechatronics on ScienceDirect