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Engineering (R0) eBook Series

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  • Surgical Robotics

    Systems Applications and Visions

    Edited by Jacob Rosen, Blake Hannaford, Richard M. Satava ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    Surgical robotics is a rapidly evolving field. With roots in academic research, surgical robotic systems are now clinically used across a wide spectrum of surgical procedures. Surgical Robotics: Systems Applications and Visions provides a comprehensive view of the field both from the research and clinical perspectives. This volume takes a look at surgical robotics from four different perspectives, ... Read more

    $267.69 CAD

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  • New Trends in Medical and Service Robots

    Assistive, Surgical and Educational Robotics

    Edited by Hannes Bleuler, Mohamed Bouri, Francesco Mondada, Doina Pisla, Aleksandar Rodić, Patrick Helmer ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    Medical and Service Robotics integrate the most recent achievements in mechanics, mechatronics, computer science, haptic and teleoperation devices together with adaptive control algorithms.The book includes topics such as surgery robotics, assist devices, rehabilitation technology, surgical instrumentation and Brain-Machine Interface (BMI) as examples for medical robotics. Autonomous cleaning, ... Read more

    $115.29 CAD

  • Electromagnetic Actuation and Sensing in Medical Robotics

    Edited by Hongliang Ren, Jinji Sun ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book highlights electromagnetic actuation (EMA) and sensing systems for a broad range of applications including targeted drug delivery, drug-release-rate control, catheterization, intravitreal needleless injections, wireless magnetic capsule endoscopy, and micromanipulations. It also reviews the state-of-the-art magnetic actuation and sensing technologies with remotely controlled targets used ... Read more

    $115.29 CAD

  • Clinical Aspects of Electroporation

    Edited by Julie Gehl, Edward W. Lee, Stephen T. Kee ...
    Series series Medicine (R0)
    Electroporation is the forefront in tumor ablation. This book presents the basic principles and clinical applications of electroporation, including the latest research results and patient data. A comprehensive approach to the basic science behind the development of this ground-breaking technique and its introduction into clinical practice, the book discusses the entire spectrum of currently ... Read more

    $128.09 CAD

  • Prediction Methods for Blood Glucose Concentration

    Design, Use and Evaluation

    Edited by Eric Renard, John Bagterp Jørgensen, Luigi del Re, Harald Kirchsteiger ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book tackles the problem of overshoot and undershoot in blood glucose levels caused by delay in the effects of carbohydrate consumption and insulin administration. The ideas presented here will be very important in maintaining the welfare of insulin-dependent diabetics and avoiding the damaging effects of unpredicted swings in blood glucose – accurate prediction enables the implementation of ... Read more

    $115.29 CAD

  • Computer Aided Surgery

    Edited by Masakatsu Fujie ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This book presents the latest research advances in the theory, design, control, and application of robot systems intended for a variety of purposes such as manipulation, manufacturing, automation, surgery, locomotion, and biomechanics. Several chapters deal with fundamental kinematics in nature, including synthesis, calibration, redundancy, force control, dexterity, inverse and forward kinematics, ... Read more

    $179.39 CAD

  • Biomaterials Associated Infection

    Immunological Aspects and Antimicrobial Strategies

    Edited by Fintan Moriarty, Sebastian A.J. Zaat, Henk J. Busscher ...
    Series series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
    Biomaterials associated infection (BAI) is one of the most common complications associated with implantation of any biomaterial regardless of form or function. These infections usually involve bacterial colonization and biofilm formation on the biomaterial itself, rendering the infection impervious to antimicrobials and host defenses. In addition, it is becoming increasingly clear that infection ... Read more

    $179.39 CAD

  • Haptic Interaction

    Science, Engineering and Design

    Edited by Takuya Nojima, Ki-Uk Kyung, Hiroyuki Kajimoto, Shoichi Hasegawa, Masashi Konyo ...
    Series series Springer Nature Proceedings excluding Computer Science
    This book comprises the proceedings of the second International Conference, AsiaHaptics 2016, held in Kashiwanoha, Japan. The book treats the state of the art of the diverse haptics (touch)-related research, including scientific research of haptics perception and illusion, development of haptics devices, and applications to a wide variety of fields such as education, medicine, telecommunication, ... Read more

    $267.69 CAD

  • Control System Design for Electrical Stimulation in Upper Limb Rehabilitation

    Modelling, Identification and Robust Performance

    by Chris Freeman ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book presents a comprehensive framework for model-based electrical stimulation (ES) controller design, covering the whole process needed to develop a system for helping people with physical impairments perform functional upper limb tasks such as eating, grasping and manipulating objects.The book first demonstrates procedures for modelling and identifying biomechanical models of the response ... Read more

    $115.29 CAD

  • The Human Enhancement Debate and Disability

    New Bodies for a Better Life

    Edited by M. Eilers, K. Grüber, C. Rehmann-Sutter ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    Improving human characteristics goes beyond compensating for an impairment. This book explores the rich and complex relationship between enhancement and impairment, showing that the study of disability offers new ways of thinking about the social and ethical implications of improving the human condition. ... Read more

    $64.09 CAD

  • Mechanism of Artificial Heart

    by Takashi Yamane ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    This book first describes medical devices in relation to regenerative medicine before turning to a more specific topic: artificial heart technologies. Not only the pump mechanisms but also the bearing, motor mechanisms, and materials are described, including expert information. Design methods are described to enhance hemocompatibility: main concerns are reduction of blood cell damage and protein ... Read more

    $166.49 CAD

  • Universal Access and Assistive Technology

    Proceedings of the Cambridge Workshop on UA and AT ’02

    Edited by Peter Robinson, Patrick Langdon, P. John Clarkson, Simeon Keates ...
    Series series Engineering (R0)
    The first Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT) was held at Trinity Hall, Cambridge, in March 2002. It was inspired by the earlier, highly successful Cambridge Workshops on Rehabilitation Robotics organised by the late Robin Jackson. Robin was the founder of Rehabilitation Research at Cambridge which now continues in the Engineering Design Centre within the ... Read more

    $179.39 CAD