Robotics
"Robotics" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The application of electronic, computerized control systems to mechanical devices designed to perform human functions. Formerly restricted to industry, but nowadays applied to artificial organs controlled by bionic (bioelectronic) devices, like automated insulin pumps and other prostheses.
| Descriptor ID |
D012371
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| MeSH Number(s) |
H01.671.293.643 J01.897.104.834 L01.224.050.375.630
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| Concept/Terms |
Soft Robotics- Soft Robotics
- Robotic, Soft
- Robotics, Soft
- Soft Robotic
Remote Operations (Robotics)- Remote Operations (Robotics)
- Operation, Remote (Robotics)
- Operations, Remote (Robotics)
- Remote Operation (Robotics)
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Ostlie DJ, Miller KA, Woods RK, Holcomb GW. Single cannula technique and robotic telescopic assistance in infants and children who require laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. J Pediatr Surg. 2003 Jan; 38(1):111-5; discussion 111-5.