Telepresence

During the pandemic, most of us got used to medical consultations being performed via the phone or Zoom. That said, there are still times when diagnostic devices need to be used … which is where the H3 Health Cube is designed to come in.

As the pandemic continues, most of us have gotten used to medical consultations being performed via the phone or Zoom. That said, there are still times when diagnostic devices need to be used … which is where the H3 Health Cube is designed to come in.

Online consultations with real doctors could be useful, but just talking or texting with a patient often isn’t enough for an accurate diagnosis. To give a telepresence doctor more presence, the new OnMed Station is equipped with cameras and various sensors, and can even dispense drugs as prescribed.

​As far as many people are concerned, there are just two ways of exploring other planets – either robots do it while all the humans stay back on Earth, or astronauts go and do so in person. According to a trio of scientists, however, the best idea may lie somewhere between the two.

A pan-European project called GiraffPlus is testing a system that provides remote care for the elderly.

RP-VITA, a remote presence robot for physicians, has received FDA approval for use in hospitals.

HealthSpot introduces a telepresence kiosk that acts as an alternative to the traditional doctor’s office.

A LEGO Minsdstorm robot in Darmstadt, Germany was controlled from a laptop aboard the International Space Station.

A new telepresence robot allows doctors to visit and even examine patients remotely.