Scientists in Canada have developed a humanoid robot that can accurately diagnose high blood pressure in patients with the help of ECG.
According to research published in the research journal NPJ Flexible Electronics, an autonomous and human-like touch-sensing robot built at Simon Fraser University was capable of checking an individual's blood pressure with just one touch.
This robot can be used in special situations in suburbs or in places where the need for personal contact is minimal.
The robot was developed by Professor Wusu Kim and his colleague Tai Ho Kim at the University's Department of Mechatronics Systems Engineering and Associate Director.
In this regard, Wusu Kim says that the idea of making this robot was taken from the nature of sticking like lice. In the first phase, the scientists printed a sensor with the help of 3D technology, which was named Leach Inspired Origami (LIO).
The sensor was integrated into the fingertips of the robot like a leech.
As soon as the robot puts its finger on the LIO, these sensors stick to the finger with the help of their suction power.
With the help of the robot sensor, it places its hand on the patient's chest and simultaneously notes the ECG readings and PPG (Photo Play Thessalogram) with the other hand.
Readings from both hands are inserted into a system inside the robot that determines the patient's blood pressure based on this data.
The creator of this robot, Wusu Kim, says that we have already developed robots working in the field of public health that are performing their functions correctly.
However, this robot will be introduced after going through some more testing stages.
