Perspective on Medical Robots
February 7, 2023 | Terry Sharrer
“There is an increasing range of applications for medical robots in health care, including the replacement of missing limbs, stroke neuro-rehabilitation treatment, educating learning-disabled individuals, and providing medications, to name just a few. For example, intelligent and autonomous mechatronic surgical instruments, such as robotic hand-held surgical tools, have been developed for use in the operating room. Managing motions and limiting involvement with the operating field are two ways these technologies can help surgeons. Moreover, even outside of the hospital environment, wearable robotic systems like the ReWalk exoskeleton help paralyzed individuals regain their independence in their own homes.” MORE
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