A humanoid robot is the last frontier of technological innovation applied in the medical and health sector. An invention that, according to those who have worked on the project, could represent a turning point in assistance to patients and in carrying out health professions
In a world in which technological development advances at great speed, there are many innovations that are also developing in the health sector. One of these is Robee And it represents the new frontier of assistance towards patients who need rehabilitation assistance and cognitive support. This humanoid robot, developed by Oversonic Roboticsan Italian company specialized in the development of humanoid robotics technologies, constitutes a new tool in the field of assistance and in the rehabilitative medicine courses.
Robee’s abilities are truly extraordinary. In fact, according to a note issued by the manufacturer, this robot is able to provide assistance towards people with difficulty in walking, also providing support for the performance of specific exercises to improve their health conditions. Practically a 2.0 physiotherapist, with the ability to interact visually and verbally with the clients, guaranteeing a stimulating experience towards patients.
But there is more. In fact, thanks to its ability to interact with people, Robee is capable of monitoring their progress, through the performance of exercises given to determine the patient’s reasoning capacity and the time taken to give the answers or carry out certain exercises.
The development of these humanoid physiotherapists will also be favored by the collaboration between the Oversonic Robotics and the Villa Beretta Rihability Research Innovation Institute of Costa Masnagain the province of Lecco, recognized all over the world as a flagship for Italy in the context of neuro rehabilitation. The project also collaborates on Polytechnic of Milana sign of a real intent, also by the University Institute, to carry out the development of this humanoid not only to improve the experience of patients, but also that of healthcare professionals, representing for the latter a considerable help in carrying out their professional activity and promoting a decrease and optimization of the workload.
Of course, the interaction with a person in the flesh and blood is certainly more warm and emotionally engaging, especially if we approach people who, in addition to having motor difficulties, also present difficulties in cognitive and emotional aspect. But as often happens, technology allows you to obtain unexpected results. Maybe if guided by a person and not by a cold computer. The goal is precisely this. In fact, according to what was declared by President of Oversonic Fabio Puglia“This collaboration marks a decisive step in the integration of the robotics advanced in the treatment paths. Our goal is to develop a technological ecosystem in which artificial and robotic intelligence work in synergy to support in a tangible medical and patient way, improving access to care and making the use of health resources more efficient”.
The road is now open. It will be interesting to see if this type of tools, highly technological, will be able to take hold or it will be a failed attempt to improve life, both of patients and health workers, tired of the situation that has been created in recent years in the field of health.
