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Experts craft life-saving 'robot medics' for triage in high-risk places


This state-of-the-art mobile robotic-controlled uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) incorporates virtual reality (VR) technology.

This fundamental idea has driven the creation of a high-tech vehicle equipped with robotic arms to conduct essential medical triage in perilous situations like humanitarian disasters and conflict zones. Built upon the innovative "medical telexistence (MediTel) solution," this state-of-the-art mobile robotic-controlled uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) incorporates virtual reality (VR) technology. It enables seamless communication with doctors, facilitating the remote execution of critical medical triage and eliminating the necessity for them to put their lives at risk in hazardous situations.

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