Bibliograph

Robots in medicine, Richard and Louise Spilsbury

Type

Label

Robots in medicine, Richard and Louise Spilsbury

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Robots in medicine

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

907272597

Responsibility statement

Richard and Louise Spilsbury

Summary

"In 2000, the FDA approved the Da Vinci surgical robotic system. The Da Vinci is a robot controlled by a surgeon used to do delicate and technical surgeries, and it represents a whole segment of robots used to aid doctors, pharmacists, and others in the medical field. Readers are introduced to cutting-edge medical technology with full-color photographs of robots actually used in hospitals and doctors' offices today. The main content offers detailed, but understandable, information about the science of these incredible machines. Additionally, readers learn about the integration of these robots into many careers in medicine, technology, and science"--Provided by the publisher

Table Of Contents

Bot doctors -- Surgeons -- Bot images -- Robot pharmacists -- Robot staff -- Mobility -- Bionic parts -- Glossary -- For more information -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor