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A robotic doctor is gearing up for action

27-Jun-2017

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Robot at remote site has force, humidity and temperature sensors.

Doctor able to feel what the remote robot feels.

Has three screens at desk showing the doctor's hand on the patient, one for teleconferencing and the third displaying ultrasonography.

Telemedicine exams could save time for patients and clinics.

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Angelika Peer

Professor at Free University of Bozen-Bolzano

George Crooks

Chief Executive Officer at Digital Health and Care Institute.

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Robotic Surgery