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 The Human Machine, Lesson 5: Resources  

In-Text References:

http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/007107.php

1. Pneumatics engineers have developed an amazing suit that can be worn over the body that assists the muscles as they move....

 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/05/050525105539.htm

2. Robotic design helps stroke survivors regain the ability to do basic tasks....

 

http://www.act.sys.okayama-u.ac.jp/kouseigaku/research/okamoto_nutation/english.htm

3. Many small pistons move each part of the fingers on a robotic hand ......

Resources:

http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/body/muscles_noSW.html

4. General information about muscles for younger students ......

 

http://health.howstuffworks.com/muscle.htm

5. "How stuff works" information......

 

http://www.gwc.maricopa.edu/class/bio201/muscle/arm/shldrp.htm

6. An interactive site that names the muscles......

 

http://home.online.no/~selode/lego/index.html

7. Lego kits are available that allow students to assemble a pneumatic hand....