Bioengineering is the application of engineering (technology) to living things, such as humans and plants • Bioengineers look at problems that occur
CT scanners, insulin, and MRI machines, for example Medical bioengineering can be divided into two categories: assistive and adaptive
Assistive Bioengineering • Technology that is developed to help organisms, but DOES NOT change them • ASSIST = HELP • Examples: – Eyeglasses
The broad definition of assistive technology usually encompasses the Bioengineering is the application of engineering principles or processes to the
and even biomedical engineering applied to disability this definition views assistive technology as a broad range of devices, strategies, and/or
Technology developed to help living organisms and DOES change them • ADAPT = CHANGE • Examples: – Lasik Eye Surgery – Knee replacement
Assistive Bioengineering • Technology that is developed to help organisms, but DOES NOT change them • ASSIST = HELP • Examples: – Eyeglasses
• Bioengineering is the application of engineering (technology) to living things, such as humans and plants.
• Bioengineers look at problems that occur in living things and create technology that will help with these problems.Assistive Technology Device: any item, piece of equipment or product that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Low-tech • pencil grip• adapted books • slant board • highlighters, tape • magnifiers • color coding • picture communication • sign language • picture schedule • extra time • peer support
Mid-Tech • word processor• text to speech • spell checker • calculator • digital recorders • organizers • e-books • adapted keyboard • adapted mouse • adapted toys • CCTV
High-Tech • computer• smartphones, smartpens • PDAs • OCR software • magnification software • speech output devices • switch, joystick access • scanning access • voice recognition • environmental control devices