tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post117553761211535663..comments2024-01-19T18:40:32.771+08:00Comments on Robots - Because humans deserve better.: Miniature robot system for keyhole neurosurgeryVadakkepathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11146644521791041552noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post-1175873931752153542007-04-06T23:38:00.000+08:002007-04-06T23:38:00.000+08:00That was me.Brought to you by,Nick (U045902U)That was me.<BR/><BR/>Brought to you by,<BR/>Nick (U045902U)Medicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113871826661688545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post-1175841689142337312007-04-06T14:41:00.000+08:002007-04-06T14:41:00.000+08:00Imagine popping into the clinic to get a quick fix...Imagine popping into the clinic to get a quick fix for your flu, only to have the doctor remind you of the annual health check that you have been postponing indefinitely. He proceeds to offer an old adage, “Prevention is better than cure”, thus insinuating that you are deliberately delaying the health check. You smile meekly and apologize, yet again, as you show him your organizer (the one that is filled to the brim with appointments). You start feeling depressed. Is it depressing because you feel powerless in the presence of your doctor, or is it depressing because you suddenly realize that you have no time at all to spend on yourself?<BR/> <BR/>If you are depressed because you feel powerless in the presence of your doctor, there is really nothing anybody can do about that. However, if you feel depressed knowing that you have no time at all to spend on yourself, rejoice in the fact that machines, especially robots, have always found ways to allow us to accomplish more in less time.<BR/><BR/>On the topic of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), researchers have come up with a miniature robot prototype that can be inserted through an incision. The robot can then be freely controlled to perform medical treatment and capture images when necessary. The prototype currently has image capture functions, medicine delivery systems, and tiny forceps for taking tissue samples. The possibilities are endless for this robot. With robots like these, it is possible to have health checks conducted when you are having lunch, and if there is a television, you get to enjoy the afternoon news. <BR/>That’s what you call multi-tasking!Medicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113871826661688545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post-1175623039198830192007-04-04T01:57:00.000+08:002007-04-04T01:57:00.000+08:00Yes. I agree that neurosurgery is a dangerous oper...Yes. I agree that neurosurgery is a dangerous operation. Before a piece of medical equipment is used on humans, it must undergo the required tests, before being deemed safe to use. These tests have been quoted as standards by the world body on medical safety. What I am concerned is that the patient is awake while the operation is being done. That could be quite a problem considering that the patient is not in a calm state during the operation.Industryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147514266441490746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post-1175607998695482542007-04-03T21:46:00.000+08:002007-04-03T21:46:00.000+08:00Neurosurgery is a highly dangerous surgery and any...Neurosurgery is a highly dangerous surgery and any mistake could cause death. This robot may seem to be a remarkable invention,but the most important question is how reliable and safe this robot is and given the complexity of the brain ,how it could adapt to different surgeries.<BR/><BR/>From Tan Sze Sze Vivian U037841JAssistivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006065314130625352noreply@blogger.com