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Robot seeks out skin cancer with suction (video)

A robot developed by the MIT is helping wth the diagnosis of skin conditions and abnormalities

15-Oct-2018

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Exchangeable sensors enables robot to take different types of measurements.

Dermatoscope to help look for signs of abnormalities, including skin cancer.

The robot can also measure heart rate and muscle activity.

Fitted with suction cups to help it move.

Developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

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Artem Dementyev

Hardware Engineer in Google Research

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Private land-grant research university

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