Robotics

Robots are an increasingly common feature of modern healthcare. They have proven useful in both routine therapy and complex surgical procedures. These computer-controlled aids can be programmed to take over some of the tasks of the doctor. There are benefits for the patient and potential savings for the healthcare system.

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Both surgeons and patients benefit from robots in the operating theatre

Welcome to the Operating Theatre of the Future. You are about to undergo an operation but will have no scars to show for it. The surgeon will not be hovering over you with a scalpel: he (or she) will be working from a console using joysticks. ... read more

Robot helps patients relearn how to walk

An extremely promising rehabilitation method developed by the University of Twente is to be put into practice before the end of 2011. LOPES is a robot which can help partially-paralysed patients regain their mobility. ... read more