Applications of robotics in medicine
Summary
This revolution has been enhanced by COVID-19, acting as a catalyst in the deployment of robots in hospitals and clinics for a wider range of tasks to reduce exposure to the virus. Streamlining operational efficiencies, providing higher quality patient care and a safer working environment mean the benefits of robotics in medicine speak for themselves. Helping surgeons to perform complex micro procedures and minimally invasive surgeries, surgical assistance robots have become more precise as motion control technologies have advanced. Eventually, AI enabled robots will use computer vision to navigate to specific areas of the body, whilst avoiding obstacles such as nerves and muscle. Generally, social robots work to help reduce healthcare workers workloads and improve patients’ emotional wellbeing.