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YourRobot is intended for development into an online source for comparing and purchasing personal robots. Currently, YourRobot is only a concept-phase site, but we expect a growing number and variety of personal robots to come on the consumer market in the next five years. "Arthrobotics" is the practical usage of robotic engineering to aid orthopedic surgeons in the treatment, repair, and replacement of joint-related conditions. Arthroscopy is a minimally-invasive method of viewing configurations within the body and performing surgery on a joint. The arthroscope is a fiber-optic instrument inserted through a tiny incision that enables remote viewing of the joint through an eyepiece or on a calculator screen. Current usages of arthrobotics involve arthroscopic automation and position enhancements -- such as automated movement of the arthroscope, place sensors to guide it, and force sensors for tissue proximity control. Future arthrobotic uses could consist of complete joint replacement with bionic artificial limbs and neuro-computer interfaces for limb control from neural impulses in the brain. A "Biobot" is a robot that is designed to: (1) imitate the pattern or physiology of an organic organism; (2) connect and integrate organic and mechanical pieces in its operation; or (3) both. Biological functions and processes imitated or integrated with mechanical systems will generally include: movement (e.g. walking), energy making (e.g. digestion), sensing and conversation (e.g. language recognition and formation), and learning and control (e.g. neural adaptation). "Urobotics" is the use of assistive robotic invention to the field of Urology. Most current uses are in the area of urologic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery has already led to improved patient outcomes, limited costs and quicker recovery times compared to conventional, more-invasive techniques. Improvements in the conveyance of visual and spacial-directional information and the sensitivity of robotic action from specificity remote control are enabling urologic surgeons to conduct an increasing array of urologic procedures in an even less-invasive fashion. Nanoscale medibots ("nanomedibots") are still under formation, but may be able to: monitor and adjust life science processes; remove abnormal structures such as arterial plaque; repair tissue or defective DNA at the atomic stage; supplant body parts; and improve human health and functioning. Although medibots have not been created, there are ongoing advances in nanofluidics and carbon nanotube flow sensors that might become their building blocks. Click on images for info concerning biotech and neurotech T-shirts: Questions and suggestions concerning the site YourRobot.com may be sent to: YourRobot.com © 2006 by YourRobot.com