Research on the Application and Development of Robotics Technology in Smart Healthcare

Jia Gao; Jiaqi Qiu; Liyue Wu

doi:10.54691/8chk4j48

Authors

Jia Gao
Jiaqi Qiu
Liyue Wu

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54691/8chk4j48

Keywords:

Medical Robots; Intelligent Healthcare; Clinical Applications; Rehabilitation Robots; Practical Applications.

Abstract

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence and automation technologies, medical robots have become an important component of the intelligent healthcare system. Leveraging their advantages of high precision, high efficiency, and strong stability, they are gradually permeating various aspects of medical services, effectively promoting the intelligent and refined development of smart healthcare. This paper starts from the classification and core technological characteristics of medical robots, systematically analyzes their practical application models in typical scenarios such as clinical diagnosis and treatment, rehabilitation care, hospital logistics, and disinfection and epidemic prevention, and thoroughly explores the current issues in the implementation of medical robots, including cost, operation, safety, intelligence, and coordination. Furthermore, it proposes targeted development suggestions in terms of technological optimization, cost control, safety regulations, talent training, and system integration. Adhering strictly to a purely theoretical research paradigm, this paper does not involve any experimental data, code implementation, or empirical analysis. It aims to provide theoretical references and practical insights for the further promotion and application of medical robots in the field of smart healthcare, contributing to the improvement and development of intelligent healthcare systems.

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