IIT, AIIMS develop Telerobotic Ultrasound System
The Hindu
The need for the system arose due to the pandemic
Researchers at IIT-Delhi and AIIMS have developed a Telerobotic Ultrasound System that allows remote ultrasound access through a robotic arm. The need for this innovation arose during the first nationwide lockdown in 2020 when COVID-19 cases and deaths were shooting up sharply. The researchers said the prevailing situation impacted regular healthcare services, especially those involving direct physical contact with patients like ultrasound scanning, and they got to work to ensure the safety of healthcare professionals by leveraging their expertise in robotic technology. The new system will allow doctors and radiologists to perform scans by maintaining stringent social distancing and not coming into contact with the patient, the researchers said.More Related News