2. INTRODUCTION
• Bio-mechatronics is the interdisciplinary
study of biology, mechanics, electronics and
control.
• It focuses on the research and design of
assistive, therapeutic and diagnostic devices
to compensate (partially) for the loss of
human physiological functions.
7. ACTUATORS
An actuator is a component of a machine that is
responsible for moving and controlling a
mechanism or system.
8. CONTROLLERS
• The controller in a bio-mechatronic device
relays the user's intentions to the actuators.
• It also interprets feedback information to the
user that comes from the biosensors and
mechanical sensors.
• The other function of the controller is to
control the bio-mechatronic device's
movements.
9. RESEARCH IN BIOMECHATRONICS
• Hugh Herr is the leading bio-
mechatronic scientist at MIT.
• Herr developed a sieve
integrated circuit electrode
which will control knee
movement and the other will
control the stiffness of an
ankle joint.
10. EXO-SKELETON
An exoskeleton is the
external skeleton that
supports and protects an
animal's body, in contrast
to the internal skeleton of
a human
11. KEY COMPONENTS OF BIO-
MECHATRONICS
The components of bio-mechatronic systems are
as follows:
• A human subject.
• Stimulus.
• Sensors and transducers.
• Signal processing systems.
• Recording and display systems.
• Feedback elements.
13. CONCLUSION
Bio-mechatronics play a vital role in forming the
platform for the physically challenged people
and also for the huge development of
technologies.