Robots in the ward: the future of hospital care has already begun

Robotics entered our daily lives much earlier than we think. From automotive assembly lines to the packaging sector, industrial robots have shown their efficiency in numerous activities. But today, robotic technology is going beyond the edges of industry to enter more complex areas where human-touch is key: hospitals. Demographic aging is increasingly a reality. Countries like Japan and Italy show this […]

The six roles of social robots in the therapeutic support of children with ASD

In Europe, autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), affects more than 1 in 100 children. The steadily increasing incidence is attributable to an increased awareness of the disorder among health professionals and parents, as well as increasingly early diagnosis. To support children with ASD in their social and communicative development, social robots are emerging as […]

Approaches to reduce anxiety in small hospital patients and the advent of social robots

Many of us remember, from first-hand experience as a parent or relative, what it means for a child to interface with the hospital environment. Admissions or even simple blood samples can become traumatic experiences. Today, various techniques exist to alleviate the emotional impact on children, and with the advent of new technologies, such as artificial […]

Robots in medical practices for patient-centric innovation

Technological innovation is revolutionising the healthcare sector and one of the most promising trends is the adoption of robots in the medical field. Experts predict a significant acceleration in the adoption of these robots in the coming years, driven by continuous technological advances. It is therefore important to understand the types of robots used in […]