AI, robotics building better healthcare 6 ways

Dave Pearson | | Health Exec | Artificial Intelligence
Computer Stethoscope

While AI and robotics won’t be replacing physicians any time soon, emerging applications surely will lift efficiency for human practitioners of the healing arts and sciences.  

Robotics Business Review takes a very quick look at six such improvements already in the works.

“There is much work in a hospital, and not only doctors can use a helping hand,” writes business analyst Emilia Marius. “Nurses and hospital personnel can benefit from the help of robots such as the Moxi robot by Diligent Robotics. This robot takes care of restocking, bringing items and cleaning so that nurses can spend more time with patients and offer a human touch while leaving the grinding to the machine.”

Read the rest of her overview:  

6 Ways AI and Robotics Are Improving Healthcare

Dave Pearson
Dave Pearson

Dave P. has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for more than 30 years, frequently concentrating on hospitals, healthcare technology and Catholic communications. He has also specialized in fundraising communications, ghostwriting for CEOs of local, national and global charities, nonprofits and foundations.

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