DocumentCode
2640366
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
fYear
2005
fDate
12-15 May 2005
Firstpage
299
Lastpage
301
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Microtechnology in Medicine and Biology, 2005. 3rd IEEE/EMBS Special Topic Conference on
Print_ISBN
0-7803-8711-2
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/MMB.2005.1548454
Filename
1548454
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