Title :
The integration of bio, micro and nano technologies to produce a range of medical implants from the Healthy Aims project
Author :
Hodgins, Diana ; McGre, Ian
Author_Institution :
Eur. Technol. for Bus. Ltd, Codicote, UK
Abstract :
This paper describes how new medical implants are being developed under the Healthy Aims Project, integrating a range of technologies.
Keywords :
biomedical engineering; intelligent materials; micromechanical devices; nanotechnology; prosthetics; Healthy Aims project; bio technologies; medical implants; micro technologies; nano technologies; technology integration; Auditory implants; Biological materials; Biosensors; Cochlear implants; Electrodes; Intelligent sensors; Muscles; Retina; Sensor systems; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Microtechnology in Medicine and Biology, 2005. 3rd IEEE/EMBS Special Topic Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8711-2
DOI :
10.1109/MMB.2005.1548454
