BIONICS
It is the application of biological principles to the study and design of engineering systems, especially electronic systems.It includes the study of certain biological functions, especially those relating to the brain, that are applicable to the development of electronic equipment, such as computer hardware, designed to operate in a similar manner. It also includes the technique of replacing a limb or body part by an artificial limb or part that is electronically or mechanically powered.[1]
The use of bionics in prosthetics for humans dramatically increases the quality of life for people all over the world. Prosthetics involve artificial limbs and organs. Bionics are similar to prosthetics, but these mechanical parts are created to be as good as, or even better functioning, than a person's original limb or organ.
BIONICS is a common term for bio-inspired information technology, typically includingthree types of systems, namely:
• bio-morphic (eg neuromorphic) and bio-inspired electronic/optical devices
• autonomous artificial sensor-processor-activator prostheses and various devices builtinto the human body,
• living-artificial interactive symbioses, e.g. brain-controlled devices or robots.
In spite of some restrictive use of the term 'bionics' in popular culture, as well as theunfulfilled promises in the fields of neural networks, artificial intelligence, soft computing andother 'oversold' areas, it was agreed that the name bionics as defined above is the right one forthe emergent technology also described as bio-inspired information technology (some peopleare suggesting info-bionics).
The use of bionics in prosthetics for humans dramatically increases the quality of life for people all over the world. Prosthetics involve artificial limbs and organs. Bionics are similar to prosthetics, but these mechanical parts are created to be as good as, or even better functioning, than a person's original limb or organ.
BIONICS is a common term for bio-inspired information technology, typically includingthree types of systems, namely:
• bio-morphic (eg neuromorphic) and bio-inspired electronic/optical devices
• autonomous artificial sensor-processor-activator prostheses and various devices builtinto the human body,
• living-artificial interactive symbioses, e.g. brain-controlled devices or robots.
In spite of some restrictive use of the term 'bionics' in popular culture, as well as theunfulfilled promises in the fields of neural networks, artificial intelligence, soft computing andother 'oversold' areas, it was agreed that the name bionics as defined above is the right one forthe emergent technology also described as bio-inspired information technology (some peopleare suggesting info-bionics).