tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post117559274756292829..comments2024-01-19T18:40:32.771+08:00Comments on Robots - Because humans deserve better.: A Hands-Off Physical Therapy Assistance Robot for Cardiac PatientsVadakkepathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11146644521791041552noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post-1175757003261280552007-04-05T15:10:00.000+08:002007-04-05T15:10:00.000+08:00In reply to Rongjie's comments , i also feel that ...In reply to Rongjie's comments , i also feel that this robot's usefulness can be harnessed for use in cases of contagious diseases. If it can be programmed to take over routine jobs, the risks will be very much lowered for medical workers. This is an area that is being investigated by researchers right now. <BR/><BR/>In reply to Karthik's comments, the answer to whether Clara keeps track of a patient's breathing and heart rate is yes. This is the job of Clara . It monitors the patient's progress and record the readings for the nurse . The nurse and doctors will then use these data to see how well the patient is recovering. I guess you are right about the obstacle avoidance part. I guess the idea about obstable avoidance of Clara is to make it work like a 'nurse' ,which is to reach patient's on its own. If nurses have to push it around 10 times a day to one patient,it would be too much of a hassle ,and it defeats of having the robot , which is to free up work of nurses in the 1st place. Maybe another way is to have 1 robot for each patient, but that might be too expensive right now. <BR/><BR/>By Tan Sze Sze Vivian U037841J (the original poster of the blog)Assistivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006065314130625352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post-1175756908815619012007-04-05T15:08:00.000+08:002007-04-05T15:08:00.000+08:00In reply to Rongjie's comments , i also feel that ...In reply to Rongjie's comments , i also feel that this robot's usefulness can be harnessed for use in cases of contagious diseases. If it can be programmed to take over routine jobs, the risks will be very much lowered for medical workers. This is an area that is being investigated by researchers right now. <BR/><BR/>In reply to Karthik's comments, the answer to whether Clara keeps track of a patient's breathing and heart rate is yes. This is the job of Clara . It monitors the patient's progress and record the readings for the nurse . The nurse and doctors will then use these data to see how well the patient is recovering. I guess you are right about the obstacle avoidance part. I guess the idea about obstable avoidance of Clara is to make it work like a 'nurse' ,which is to reach patient's on its own. If nurses have to push it around 10 times a day to one patient,it would be too much of a hassle ,and it defeats of having the robot , which is to free up work of nurses in the 1st place. Maybe another way is to have 1 robot for each patient, but that might be too expensive right now.Assistivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006065314130625352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post-1175714232310241442007-04-05T03:17:00.000+08:002007-04-05T03:17:00.000+08:00hahah robots are great but then can it send a hug?...hahah robots are great but then can it send a hug?? i doubt so!! anyway it's a great invention esp if we are talking abt highly contagious patient where minimum contact with patient is needed (like Sars or bird flu), we dun wish to loose more doctors when they are fighting to save us!!<BR/><BR/>U046232N Ang RongjieMedicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113871826661688545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17644478.post-1175670669423281272007-04-04T15:11:00.000+08:002007-04-04T15:11:00.000+08:00Clara seems like the great option for tasks which ...Clara seems like the great option for tasks which are mechanical and repetitive. Does it in anyway keep track of the patient's breathing or heart rate to ensure that the exercises are being carried out in the proper manner? Another point which I feel is not that important is it capability of obstacle avoidance. Wouldn't it be easier to transport the robot to the room required. As there is conceivably lot of traffic in the hospital hallways, its autonomous movement might hinder the flow. <BR/><BR/>My two cents worth,<BR/><BR/>Karthik Ramaswamy<BR/>U037067Ldars.securityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03677396621779534978noreply@blogger.com