Bionic limbs are helping to change peoples lives

Technology is becoming more advanced every year, which is good news for the medical industry.
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Published 29th Jul 2020, 09:43 BST
Updated 29th Jul 2020, 09:43 BST
Bionic limbs can improve the physical wellbeing and mental wellbeing of people who have suffered an amputation.Bionic limbs can improve the physical wellbeing and mental wellbeing of people who have suffered an amputation.
Bionic limbs can improve the physical wellbeing and mental wellbeing of people who have suffered an amputation.

From new treatments to faster services and more, technology is helping improve almost every aspect of medical treatment and one of the most advanced fields is bionics.

Bionics is a term used to describe the application of biological methods and systems found in the natural world to engineering challenges. They are already used for many different things including digital cryptocurrency, sonar and radar devices, the design of better boat hulls and most importantly perhaps, the creation of increasingly realistic bionic limbs.

Bionic Limbs

Amputation of a limb, whether due to a sudden accident or disease, is unfortunately a common medical practice. However, with technology, amputations shouldn’t stop those who want to carry on with their life in a way that they are comfortable with. With bionics, limbs can be almost entirely replaced, allowing people to carry on with their lives. Bionics can be made out of different materials and some have a lot more movement than others and look a lot more realistic.

How They Work

Bionics work when the prosthetics are implanted into an individual limb where it has been amputated. There are sensors that are attached to the prosthetic and these detect the electrical signals that your muscles emit when you want to move in a specific way. The signals are then translated into the prosthetic so it can create the movement that the body is trying to make.

Why Are They Important?

Bionic limbs are improving physical wellbeing and mental wellbeing of people who have suffered an illness or an accident which has led to the amputation of limbs. It also means they can still carry out their tasks in daily life without having to struggle as much as they would with a missing limb.

Future of Bionics

With technology constantly becoming more advanced you can expect a lot of changes in future bionics, from the way they move to the way they look and how they operate. 3D printing tech is already being used to improve bionics and ensure they are cheaper to produce, making them more accessible for people around the world.