Unlock the Power of Biomechatronics: A Comprehensive University Textbook

Biomechatronics is revolutionizing the 21st century, and this book provides a cutting-edge, university-level account of this rapidly evolving field. Co-authored by top experts led by Professor Marko B. Popovic, a renowned researcher and educator, this textbook offers a complete and up-to-date exploration of biomechatronics.

A Historical Background and Recent Developments

The book begins with an introduction to biomechatronics, tracing its historical roots, and delves into the most groundbreaking recent developments in various subjects, including:

• 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 Collaborative Effort of Global Experts

This comprehensive textbook is the result of two years of dedicated work by a team of nearly thirty contributors from around the world, including top researchers and educators from:

• USA (Popovic, Lamkin-Kennard, Sinyukov, Troy, Goodworth, Johnson, Kaipa, Onal, Bowers, Djuric, Fischer, Ji, Jovanovic, Luo, Padir, Tetreault)
• Japan (Tashiro, Iramina, Ohta, Terasawa)
• Sweden (Boyraz)
• Turkey (Arslan, Karabulut, Ortes)
• Germany (Beckerle, Willwacher)
• New Zealand (Liarokapis)
• Switzerland (Dobrev)

Ideal for University Students and Researchers

This biomechatronics textbook is specifically designed for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers in the fields of biomechatronics, biomechanics, robotics, and biomedical engineering. It provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art science and technology of modern-day biomechatronics, introduced by the leading experts in this fascinating field.

With practice problems and solutions provided at the end of the book, this textbook is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to explore the vast potential of biomechatronics.

Published by Elsevier Science on April 4, 2019, this book is available in English and can be identified by ISBN numbers 9780128129395 and 9780128130414.