The (robotic) doctor will see you now
Using robots in healthcare has benefits, particularly when reducing contact during COVID-19. Developments for further medical applications are underway.
Anne Trafton is a guest contributor to MIT News.
Using robots in healthcare has benefits, particularly when reducing contact during COVID-19. Developments for further medical applications are underway.
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