# Benefits of Robots in Healthcare

- Link: https://sifsof.com/clinical-apps/benefits-of-robots-in-healthcare/
- Published: 2020-12-09T08:32:11+00:00
- Author: Developer

The term Robot derives from the Czech word for Forced labour, it was used first 
in the play **[RUR: Rossum’s Universal Robots](https://www.britannica.com/topic/RUR)**
by [Karel Čapek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karel_%C4%8Capek); which involves
a scientist named Rossum who discovers the secret of creating humanlike machines.
As we may all know that robot refers to any automatically operated machine that 
replaces human efforts.

However, robots have been in existence for a long while now, their entrance into
the realm of medicine is relatively novel. Indeed, for decades medical-tech specialists
were looking for ways to improve service in different areas in the healthcare industry.

Nowadays, Robots are making a big impact on medicine. They are rapidly growing as
a part of the modern healthcare system. 

Robots in healthcare help by relieving medical personnel from routine tasks, that
take their time away from more pressing responsibilities, and by making medical 
procedures safer and less costly for patients.

In addition, Healthcare Robots have highly advanced capabilities for self-navigation
throughout the medical facility, transporting dangerous substances, and accessing
some contaminated areas in the hospital such as isolation rooms.

The emergence of Robots in healthcare is not meant to replace humans in the workforce
rather it is a plus to healthcare providers, with their assistance patients can 
receive better and faster services. 

Also, they relieve medical personnel from monotonous tasks such as dispensing food
and medication, disinfecting rooms, and keeping company. Thereby enhancing and accelerating
communication between doctors, hospital staff members, and patients.

Medical-tech specialists believe that the new COVID-19 has assured the benefits 
of Robots in Healthcare. In which, they can perform remote check-ups like temperature
measurement and reduce the risk of the virus’ outbreak.

For instance, The Intelligent Telepresence Robot [SIFROBOT-1.1](https://sifsof.com/product/intelligent-telepresence-robot-sifrobot-1-1/),
is a very helpful and friendly robot. It can move around in a remote location and
let one communicate with people there via its camera, speaker, and microphone. Moreover,
it can perform human functions like making depressed or elderly patients feel less
lonely.

We can also mention, Disinfection robots that have become more popular recently 
in the fight against the fatal [Coronavirus COVID-19.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_cases)
Such as the UVC + Disinfectant Sprayer Disinfection Robot: [SIFROBOT-6.54 ](https://sifsof.com/product/uvc-and-disinfectant-sprayer-disinfection-robot-sifrobot-6-54/)
which is a wheeled chassis with a combination of disinfection machine and ultraviolet
lamp collocation that can effectively kill bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms
in the environment and air.

Briefly, apart from providing assistance or comfort, there are several benefits 
for healthcare providers and patients when robots become part of the services offered.

To conclude, Robots are everywhere from science fiction to your local hospital, 
where they are changing healthcare. That makes many observers consider them as the
future technology that could ensure better patient healthcare services. They are
ideal for relieving medical personnel from tedious routine tasks, allowing them 
to make time to attend to more pressing responsibilities around the healthcare facility.

References: [How are Robots changing healthcare?](https://www.healthcare-administration-degree.net/faq/how-are-robots-changing-healthcare/#:~:text=Robots%20in%20medicine%20help%20by,places%20and%20transport%20dangerous%20substances.),
[Robots in medicine](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319776241_Robots_in_Medicine_Past_Present_and_Future),
[Robots](https://www.britannica.com/technology/robot-technology),

 * ![UVC and Disinfectant Sprayer Disinfection Robot: SIFBOT-6.54](https://sifsof.
   com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/SIFROBOT-6.54-4-1-2-300x300.png)
 * UVC and Disinfectant Sprayer Disinfection Robot: SIFBOT-6.54
 * ![Intelligent telepresence Healthcare Robot - SIFROBOT-1.1 With 1000 m² Navigation
   Area main pic](https://sifsof.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/SIFROBOT-1.2-1000m
   ²-300x300.png)
 * Intelligent telepresence Healthcare Robot – SIFBOT-1.1 With 1000 m² Navigation
   Area