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Robotics
Medical Definition: | The application of electronic, computerized control systems to mechanical devices designed to perform human functions. Formerly restricted to industry, but nowadays applied to artificial organs controlled by bionic (bioelectronic) devices, like automated insulin pumps and other prostheses. |
Also Called: | Remote Operations (Robotics),Telerobotics |
Previously Indexed: | Automation (1966-1986),Bionics (1966-1986) |
Robotics Medical Definitions and Terms
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