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Technology and the human body

Technology and the human body. By Juanita Day. Introduction. There are many artificial parts that can be implanted/attached to the body such as: Pacemakers Hip/Knee joints Insulin pumps There are also devices which allow users to regain lost movement such as: Bionic Leg Bionic Arm

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Technology and the human body

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  1. Technology and the human body By Juanita Day

  2. Introduction • There are many artificial parts that can be implanted/attached to the body such as: • Pacemakers • Hip/Knee joints • Insulin pumps • There are also devices which allow users to regain lost movement such as: • Bionic Leg • Bionic Arm • Braingate

  3. Bionic Leg • Power Knee Developed by Ossur • Artificial Intelligence allows the leg to “learn” • Provides natural movement • Provides extra strength to the user • Allows user to walk up and down stairs

  4. Bionic Hand • Prosthetic Smart Hand developed by EU researches • Allows user to “feel” what they touch • Allows a wide range of movement

  5. Braingate • Developed by Cyberkinetics’ • Neural Interface Device • Allows the brain to connect to a computer device • Translates signals from the brain allowing users to control computers and wheelchairs

  6. Thankyou By Juanita Day

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