Vocabulary practice: Walking again

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1. The ___________ system in robotics uses electrical signals generated by muscle contractions to control artificial limbs or devices.
2. Sensors integrated into exoskeletons enable the detection of motion and force, allowing for precise ___________ control in assisting movements.
3. A ___________ cylinder is a mechanical device that uses fluid power to perform various tasks, often employed in advanced prosthetic designs for enhanced functionality.
4. ___________ is a process that aims to restore functions to the body after an injury, commonly employed after amputation to adapt to a new prosthesis.
5. Damage to the ___________ cord can result in loss of sensation or motor function below the injury site, leading to conditions such as paralysis.

Answers:

1. The Myoelectric system in robotics uses electrical signals generated by muscle contractions to control artificial limbs or devices.
2. Sensors integrated into exoskeletons enable the detection of motion and force, allowing for precise hydraulic control in assisting movements.
3. A hydraulic cylinder is a mechanical device that uses fluid power to perform various tasks, often employed in advanced prosthetic designs for enhanced functionality.
4. Rehabilitation is a process that aims to restore functions to the body after an injury, commonly employed after amputation to adapt to a new prosthesis.
5. Damage to the spinal cord can result in loss of sensation or motor function below the injury site, leading to conditions such as paralysis.

1. The integration of advanced ___________ in prosthetic limbs allows for real-time feedback and adjustment based on environmental cues or user movement.
2. Exoskeletons are designed to augment human strength and endurance by utilizing ___________ mechanisms that mimic the body's natural movements.
3. In cases of partial or complete loss of limb function, individuals often undergo intense ___________ to regain mobility and functionality.
4. Neural signals are crucial for transmitting messages between the brain and muscles, enabling coordinated movements and preventing ___________.
5. ___________ technology involves the development of external support structures worn over the body to enhance physical abilities or aid in rehabilitation processes.

Answers:

1. The integration of advanced sensors in prosthetic limbs allows for real-time feedback and adjustment based on environmental cues or user movement.
2. Exoskeletons are designed to augment human strength and endurance by utilizing hydraulic mechanisms that mimic the body's natural movements.
3. In cases of partial or complete loss of limb function, individuals often undergo intense rehabilitation to regain mobility and functionality.
4. Neural signals are crucial for transmitting messages between the brain and muscles, enabling coordinated movements and preventing paralysis.
5. Exoskeleton technology involves the development of external support structures worn over the body to enhance physical abilities or aid in rehabilitation processes.