10 Amazing Robots Transforming Medical World!

10 Amazing Robots Transforming Medical World!

Here we will talk about 10 most useful medical robots which have huge potential to transform the healthcare sector.    Wednesday, October 15, 2014:  Robots are nothing new to healthcare. A number of robots have been introduced for various physical therapies and help in surgery. Robots are being used to help train doctors on a wide range of medical treatments and surgeries. Here we will talk about 10 most useful medical robots which have huge potential to transform the healthcare sector. 1. Vasteras Giraff: It's a mobile communication tool which enables elder people communicate with the external world. It's controlled by a remote and it has wheels, camera and a monitor. It's a robot which has two-way video-calling feature like Skype. This robot is also a part of additional project called GiraffPlus which enables investigators evaluate how a robot can be incorporated into a larger system for better care. 2. Robot Patients: Medical students get some relief from bookish knowledge when they are equipped with these robots. Training through robots is an old tradition as robots are highly useful in providing practical education to doctors. Robot patients have a beating heart, eyes and they can also breathe. Through robot training students learn to check blood pressure and detect other vital symptoms. These robots have also models for pregnant woman and a baby. 3. Aethon TUG: Supplies like medication, linens and food can be moved with this automated system. This robot is able to walk through hospital premises, elevators and compounds on scheduled or on-demand deliveries. The system increases productivity. 4. Robots To Diagnose Disease: Diagnosis of disease is the most vital part of medical practices. Sometimes various elements go untraced in blood tests or X-Ray. Robots offer more specific diagnostic functionalities. 5. RP-VITA: Remote Presence Virtual + Independent Telemedicine Assistant, or RP-VITA, is a joint venture between robotics firm iRobot and InTouch Health and this robot was made of AVA telepresence technology. It allows physicians to take care of patients remotely. It features mapping and obstacle detection. 6. Robots for surgeries: Robots can also perform surgeries as they are able to make more precise movements, thereby reducing risks. Through a smaller incision robots can move, reducing infection risk and speed up the recovery process. These robots include NeuroArm, Heartlander and more. 7. Bestic: It's a small robotic arm which has a spoon on its end. The spoon can be controlled by a user and it has a unique design which easily fits on tables. Bestic is a medical device which is usually bought through prescription only. 8. Robots to Rehabilitate Patients: If patients are subjected to long term physical therapy and require rehabilitation to regain mobility then robots can be of great help for such patients. Through more effective treatment these robots ensure speedy recovery. 9. Nursing Assistant: It uses a direct physical interface (DPI) with which a nurse can have direct control over the movement of the robot. The human scale mobile manipulator is called Cody. The nurse is able to lead and position Cody by making direct contact with its body. 10. Robots to restore lost body parts: Robots are used to serve as replacement of lost limbs and other body parts. Scientists are working on technology to use robots to create human heart and other organs too. An artificial jellyfish has already been created and now the research work is carried forward to human organs. So the possibilities seem endless regarding what robots can do in medical fields in future!