Artificial Intelligence

This Chinese hospital is putting its patients in the hands of AI

Belgian Ian Frejean, 11, walks with "Zora" the robot, a humanoid robot designed to entertain patients and to support care providers, at AZ Damiaan hospital in Ostend, Belgium June 16, 2016. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

China hopes that by introducing robots into hospitals can help the problem of doctor shortages. Image: REUTERS/Francois Lenoir

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