Medical device technologies and their impact on healthcare
According to estimates, the medical device industry will grow steadily, with global annual sales rising by more than 5% per year to nearly US$800...
Robotic telesurgery – Benefits, and challenges
Robotic telesurgery is an emerging surgical system that utilizes wireless networking and robotic technology to allow surgeons to operate on distantly located patients.
It overcomes...
Will AI replace or supplement human doctors?
For several years, artificial intelligence (AI) has played an increasingly important role in medicine for risk stratification, imaging and diagnosis, genomics, precision medicine, and...
Autonomy of medical robots – Five levels of classification
Medical robots play an important role in facing challenges from the growing needs of healthcare services and the need to increase their quality. They...
Gaming bots: Good or evil in the gaming industry?
During the mid-2000s, we played different games, like the Bejeweled 2 Classic, which was a hit on Xbox 360. “So what?” you may ask....
UVC disinfection robots – Pros and cons
The need for disinfection and cleaning in hospitals and other patient care facilities during the pandemic is obvious. The hospital environment is one of...
Artificial intelligence (AI) in Lung Cancer Screening
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men and women, accounting for more than a quarter of all cancer deaths worldwide....
Wireless implanted stimulators for heart and spine illnesses
Wireless implanted stimulators are devices that send low electricity levels directly to the spinal cord for pain relief. These devices are made up of...
Clinical use of robots for individuals with Autism
For as long as humans have treated disabilities, disorders, conditions, and diseases, they’ve tried to conjure up new methods and techniques. We have a...
Wearables in sports – Injury prediction and tracking for athletes
Personal injuries are too common for both amateur and professional athletes worldwide. Yet, according to studies, a staggering $33B was spent treating sports injuries...
Wearable fitness trackers – Dos and Don’ts
Over the past decade, wearable fitness trackers have gained a new level of popularity due to their ability to provide users with real-time feedback...
Wearables in Sports: Smart clothing (e-textile) technologies
Wearables are smart electronic devices and accessories that can sense the person who is wearing them. Thanks to the advances in sensor technology, continuous...
