Normally, drug delivery requires a pill or a shot, leaving it up to the body's natural processes to diffuse the medication. But what if we could use nanobots to target a specific part of a patient's body to deliver the medication? Here's a deep dive into how that could work.
Tthere are dozens of incredible wearable tech devices, including sensors, implants, and more. The primary mission of these devices is to promote health and wellness. Taken as a whole, they’re advancing the healthcare field at a rapid pace.
iRobot already has robots for the home, the military and even for undersea exploration. In 2009, iRobot launched "iRobot Healthcare", but until now we have not heard much from that division. Now, with the release of RP-VITA (based on iRobot's AVA platform), iRobot is making its way into hospitals
Carebot comes fully equipped to take care of your every need - hot meals, fluffying your pillow ... oh, and fully trained in proctology. See more of Ben's art here.
It is exactly the catchiest name I've heard (but volumes better than "Qrio"), but Wakamaru is the latest in Japan's bid to take over the world with robots. That and help out their rapidly aging population. Wakamaru, weighing in at 30kg, 3ft tall, and anywhere from $9,000 to $14,000 USD …
