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Artificial intelligence: Would you trust a robot surgeon?

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  • Duration: 1 min
  • Publication date: 12 Dec 2018
  • Part of series EngShorts

Abstract

In this week’s #EngShort we look at the use of #artificialintelligence in #healthcare and whether you would be ready to trust a #robotsurgeon. Robots are beginning to assist surgeons in theatre, transforming the  way# operations are carried out. A human surgeon is still needed to direct the robot’s movements, but could robots enhance the capabilities of #opensurgery and revolutionise the healthcare industry?

You can also learn more in our report This AI Life where we explore the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the #health and #socialcare sector and examine the benefits that #technology could bring to #healthcaresystems.

https://www.theiet.org/impact-society/factfiles/healthcare-factfiles/this-ai-life/

Keywords:
  • #engshorts
  • healthcare
  • keyhole surgery
  • robot
  • robot surgeon
  • surgeon
  • surgery
  • technology

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