Social Robots in Healthcare Research

Social robots can help relieve a healthcare sector under pressure

The healthcare sector is in need of more robots

The healthcare sector is suffering from a global shortage of medical staff, a challenge that has been painfully evident during the COVID-19 crisis. WHO predicts that the shortage will continue to grow with 18 million additional healthcare workers needed by 2030 – and robots can be part of the solution. According to the World Economic Forum, the broad usage of robots during COVID-19 is a strong indication that the healthcare system is in need of more robots.

Imagine if robots could help with...

Medical Training

Simulate a variety patient interactions to train students and staff to handle tough situations.

Patient Check-In

Greet, inform & register patients at the check-in desk in their own language .

Pre-screening  

Provide contactless pre-screening and provide possible recommendations.

Diagnosis

Integrate medical literature and data to get recommendations on diagnosis and discuss possible treatment.

Virtual patients with social robots and LLMs

Virtual Patients (VPs) are widely used to simulate clinical scenarios, but most of them lack the interactivity and human-like responsiveness needed to truly prepare students for real-life scenarios. As AI advances, there is a growing interest in how technologies like social robots and large language models (LLMs) could transform this learning experience.

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Improving hospital care with patient feedback

Collecting patient feedback is essential for evaluating medical treatments. One valuable method is using Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) questionnaires that capture patients’ experiences before and after care. Yet, challenges like language barriers, reading difficulties, or low motivation can prevent many from completing them. Social robots can play an important role in addressing these challenges.

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Elderly care and mental health

Loneliness and social isolation are growing concerns among elderly populations, particularly in assisted living communities. Addressing this, researchers are exploring how social robots can foster engagement and encourage social interactions.

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