Application of Robotics in Healthcare and Surgery

Abstract

The introduction of robotics into the medical field has opened a new door for precision, efficiency, and patient care. Systems like the da Vinci Surgical System have given surgeons an unmatched source of accuracy to perform complex procedures with. Evasiveness is minimized and recovery times are quicker than ever before. By using telemedicine robots, doctors are able to consult patients remotely and keep an eye on their condition too. Rehab becomes easier for patients with robotic exoskeletons that help them regain mobility and strength. Automation in pharmacies also aids in medication dispensing by removing human error from the equation. Finally, there are plenty of robots designed specifically for cleaning hospitals.
 Robots aren’t confined to doctor’s offices though. There are a number of different tasks they can complete that benefit patients directly. This ranges from providing medication reminders to offering companionship when no one else is available. Laboratories can cut down time to diagnose diseases by relying on AI technology which speeds up the process and gives it more precision. With all these different angles being attacked, it’s safe to say that healthcare is getting a much-needed upgrade thanks to robots. Assistants replacing manpower not only solves some problems but creates new ones as well. It seems as if every large-scale industry is being hit by automation in some way or another and this is no exception for healthcare. Although patients get better treatment at lower costs there’s one big problem: jobs are being lost left and right.