The Future of Nursing Could Turn into Having a Robotic Boss

The InTouch Health organization has launched the debut of their new flagship product; a mobile, electronically controlled, remote robot known as the RP-7^®. This newest entry in the medical robotic industry has been created to safely and effectively enhance the patient care abilities of physicians. With this latest robotic platform a physician is no longer restricted to "hands on" patient examination and diagnosis. Now doctors are able to manage a patient's care without needing to physically be there in person. This enables physicians to expand their professional reach to patients no matter where they may be located.

Using the integrated functions of the Remote Presence Robotic System medical personnel now possess the ability to examine the condition of an individual instantly. This bold RP-7 computer interfacing also allows physicians to diagnose and treat a patient regardless of any restrictions imposed by distance or time. The RP-7 utilizes unique patient oriented technology that includes the SenseArray System 360 patented panoramic and a Holonomic Drive System. These components are designed so that the physician and patient are able to experience a 'virtual' interaction with each other that is nearly identical to any office visit at a hospital or doctor's office in the "real world".

The combination of space age technology and user friendly, interface control panels creates a futuristic setting that offers unparalleled 'virtual' contact with patients by physicians and other members of a medical team. With the introduction of the RP-7 health care is now able to take a giant leap forward and stretched beyond their usual boundaries.

RP-7 and RP-7i have both received approval for use from the FDA. These 2 computerized Remote Presence Robotics Systems are the only ones on the market which have been cleared by the FDA and are now allowed to be linked directly to medical equipment that has been categorized as Class II. While using the RP-7 a physician can easily conduct a virtual examination of any patient, even though they are physically separated by thousands of miles.

The RP-7 Remote Robotic System is designed with an expansion bay where assessment tools such electronic based otoscopes, opthalmoscopes, ultrasounds and stethoscopes can all be linked. By using these medical devices the remote based physician is able to access real time medical information on the patient they are examining. The RP-7i Remote Robotic platform has some additional features that are highly desirable. These features include autonomous docking capabilities as well as upgraded audio components. With this special audio enhancement it is possible for conversations between the patient and physician to occur in real time.

Today the RP-7 has helped raise the bar for the delivery of health care. Now critical medical evaluation and prompt diagnoses and treatment options are available for patients in a matter of moments instead of hours or days. Life is precious, health is invaluable, and with the RP-7 both can be protected more fully.