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It's probably a combination of Mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, and BioMedical Engineering. But which discipline would be more involved in artificial limbs controlled by the brain?What type of engineers build bionic body parts controlled by the brain itself?
The actual fitting of a limb is done by a certified prosthetist and a certified prosthetic technician. both are degree programs.
Nerve impulse controlled arms have been around for a long time with the myoelectric hand.
Each limb is designed to meet the needs and wants of the client ( amputee)
There are a number of components that are commercially available and designed by engineers, and prosthetists and technicians.
Companies like Ossur will sometimes accept product ideas you can submit to them for review. Sometimes many disciplines will work together on a design.
If you're interested in fitting and working with prosthetics I would say look into certified prosthetist degrees in your area.
Technically speaking all prosthetic limbs are controlled by the brainWhat type of engineers build bionic body parts controlled by the brain itself?
Would be classified as biomedical. They have a lot of electrical and mechanical classes that would help them with this kind of stuff. However, most likely, like you said, was a combination because it is pretty involved and an electrical/computer engineer would probably be called in.
But yes, biomedical engineer would be best for this application.
i'm guessing that there will be a whole new branch formed and dedicated to the subject......just like the ones u mentioned, developed as our technology and unnderstanding of the world,life etc... reached a certain point or level...
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