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1VDI/VDE Innovation & Technology, Life Sciences, Berlin, Germany. weiss@vid/vde-it.de
Abstract:
Today microsystems are important for the prevention, diagnosis and therapy of diseases. Physicians use small endoscopes for minimally invasive surgery. Patients regain their mobility by high-tech prostheses equipped with several sensors and actuators. Intelligent implants such as pacemakers support existential functions. Cochlea-implants enable deaf persons to hear. Safe convalescence at home is possible by tele-monitoring devices. Point-of-care such as biochips supply quick diagnostic results. A number of these remarkable developments have been successfully supported by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) since 1990.
