National RobotariumLeaded by the Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, presented a robotic solution of AI Telepresence to distant health consultations.
By using the solution, doctors would be able to assess the physical and cognitive health of a person from anywhere in the world. Patients could access specialists, regardless of whether they were based in Great Britain, India, the United States, or anywhere else.
Iain Stewart, the British Minister of the Scottish government, said:
“It was fascinating to visit the National Robotarium and see first how virtual teleportation technology can revolutionize health care and help life.
Government financing of the city region, supported by £ 21 million in Great Britain, is the most modern research center is the world leader of robotics and artificial intelligence, introducing jobs and investments in this area. “
The project is part of the National Robotarium Assisted Living Lab, which examines how to improve the lives of people living in different conditions.
Dr Mario Parra Rodriguez, an expert in the field of cognitive assessment from the University of Strathclyde, is working on the project and believes that the solution will allow more regular monitoring and health assessment, which are crucial for people living in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive impairment.
“The experience of a distant robot, through which I can remotely lead, assess and support sensitive adults affected by destructive states, such as Alzheimer's disease, ensures that the challenges that we are currently aimed at relieving the impact of such diseases will be intended by revolutionary technologies.
“Cooperation with the National Robotarium, led by Heriot-Watt University combines experience with various disciplines to provide technologies that can meet the constantly changing needs of people affected by dementia.”
Dr. Mauro Dragone conducts research and explains how AI was necessary for the project:
“Our prototype uses machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to monitor intelligent home sensors to detect and analyze everyday activities. We program the system to use this information to carry out a thorough, non -invasive assessment of the cognitive ability of an elderly person, as well as their ability to live.
The combination of the system with a telepressivity robot brings two main progress: firstly, robots can be equipped with powerful sensors and can also work in semi -automatic mode, enriching the possibility of providing high -quality data, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Secondly, telepressive robots maintain clinicians and guardians in the loop. These specialists can use the data provided by the intelligent project detection system, but they can also control the robot directly online, to interact with a person under their care. They see the eyes of the robot, move around the room or between the rooms and handle their hands and hands to carry out more complex assessment protocols. They can also respond to crisis situations and provide help if necessary. “
At the beginning of this month, the government of Great Britain announced taxes are increasing To finance social care, give people the dignity they deserve, and help NHS recover from Pandemia.
However, some believe that further increases are on the horizon. Innovative technologies can help reduce costs while maintaining or improving care.
“Blackwood is always looking for solutions that help our clients more independently live, while promoting the choice and control for individual. Robotics can improve independent life, provide new support levels and integration with our digital housing systems and starting Clevercogs,” said Colin Foskett, head of innovation at Blackwood Homes and Care.
“Our partnership with the National Robotarium and the design of supported Living Lab ensure that our clients are involved in the design and co -creation of new products and services, increasing our investments in innovation and in the future leading to new solutions that will help independent life and improve the results for our clients.”
Our sister publication, IoT News, informed on construction From 22.4 million pounds of national robotarium at the beginning of this year – including some facilities, equipment and innovative projects that it runs.
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