title: Control sensors for biomedical systems.
abstract: In biomedical systems, sensors play roles ranging from off-line diagnosis to prosthetic support in continuous real-time control. This diversity is illustrated with examples from mechanical limb prostheses, fluid (bladder) control, and chemical sensing. The chemical field, least advanced but under active development, offers special promise toward future automation of the classical diagnosis-therapy control loop.
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001698:Biomedical Engineering / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004563:Electrochemistry / Q000295:instrumentation; D004582:Electronics, Medical / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005246:Feedback; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D014549:Urinary Incontinence / Q000534:rehabilitation
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials