What are the emerging applications of mechatronics in healthcare and biomedicine?

Mechatronics transforms prosthetics and orthotics: 1) Sensor-based control for natural movement. 2) Bionic limbs mimic human functionality. 3) Smart orthotics with real-time adjustments. 4) Embedded electronics enhance responsiveness. 5) IoT integration enables remote monitoring. 6) Machine learning for personalized adaptation. 7) Biomechanical feedback improves balance. 8) Energy harvesting increases efficiency. 9) Customization for optimal user fit. 10) Enhanced user experience, improving lives through innovative mechatronic applications.

It is important to note, that CAD is making prosthetics more financially accessible to those with disabilities. The process to be fitted for a prosthetics, have a custom item made is a significantly long waitlist. It is such a wonderful thing to see people with limited mobility get access to prosthetics that they previously had somesort of barrier to, either financially or physically.

# some of examples of Surgical Robots :- 1. da Vinci Surgical System: A pioneering robotic system for minimally invasive surgery. 2. Medtronic Mazor X: A robotic guidance system for spine and brain procedures. 3. TransEnterix Senhance: A robotic system for laparoscopic procedures. 4. Verb Surgical's Verb Robot: A next-generation robotic system with AI capabilities.

When the novelity of these devices first came out, there was a lot of hype talking about how amazing they were and how they can decrease human error however, there currently isn't any regulation of how many hours a physician needs to have in training before being released to do surgery. This area isn't regulated at all. However, there is some loose terminology for a surgeon who is 'trained' to check off another physician to he competent. But what is a training requirement? Although these machines are FDA regulated, training hours for surgeons currently is not. Just something to be mindful of.

Assisted and Teleoperated Surgery: Mechatronic systems enable surgeons to perform minimally invasive surgeries with enhanced precision. Teleoperated robotic systems allow surgeons to operate from a remote location, improving accessibility to medical expertise.

Medical Imaging Devices: Mechatronic systems contribute to the development of advanced medical imaging devices, such as robotic-assisted imaging platforms and automated diagnostic tools. These technologies enhance imaging accuracy and aid in early disease detection.

These specific technologies are absolutely critical in healthcare. A specific machine called the iSAT is used in critical and emergency care medicine to have instantaneous results for arterial blood glasses for patients who are in unstable condition. Early detection of oxygenation to the blood, or lack thereof, is critical to know for lung, blood and brain function. When someone arrives in critical condition, eliminating the time it would take to send blood to the lab after it is collected could cost someone's life. It is important that hospital systems focus their awareness on tools that significantly improve safe patient outcomes.

In engineering, we never fully forget art. The perfect example of mechatronics in art is the mimu gloves which is a perfect example of an 'embedded system'. These are gloves created to read the user's movements and produce music. This and other examples where technology is able to meet the user with less steps and barriers to creating are what make a strong impact in innovation.

Robotic Assistants for Physical Therapy: robotic systems that assist in physical therapy exercises, promoting rehabilitation and recovery for patients with musculoskeletal or neurological conditions.

involved in the design of wearable devices that monitor vital signs, track physical activity, and provide real-time health data. These devices contribute to preventive healthcare and early intervention.

Medical delivery robots wasn't mentioned which deliver, medication, drugs and supplies. Using robotic systems for the automation of pharmaceutical tasks. Warehouse supply and management systems using robots to help organize and assist overwhelming amount of stock.

1)Safety: Drug delivery systems (PTS, dispensaries) 2)Lab-on-Chip: enable precise control of fluids at the microscale, facilitating rapid and cost-effective testing 3)simulators, 4)bio-robotics: Biohybrid systems, which combine biological and artificial components, are used for understanding physiological processes and developing innovative medical devices.