Biomedical Engineer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Some hearing aids are so small they can sit deep inside the ear, where no one can see them!
Through history
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Long ago
People long ago made simple helpers for the body, like wooden legs and ear trumpets. Biomedical engineers today use computers and tiny parts to build much better ones.
Tools of the trade
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Computer screen
Engineers draw their ideas on a screen first. It helps them change a design quickly before they build anything.
A day in the job
- MorningThe engineer starts the day by sketching new ideas on a screen. Then they build a small model to try out.
Words to know
- Prototype
- A prototype is an early test model of a new invention. Engineers try it out to find ways to make it better.
Quiz time
Biomedical engineers only build bridges.