Robotics and Medicine

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Robotics and Medicine

• Kim Solez, M.D.

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Yin vs. Yang


A state in which the universe is seemingly
divided into two opposing but equal forces
Yin / Yang - Foundational element of Chinese
philosophys belief in dualism
Instability is the result of the two unbalanced
elements.
They attempt to hold each other in balance
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Yin vs. Yang
Business Processes Requirements Pull Acquisition
Process Strategic Plan Serious
Multi-Disciplinary Synergy Technology
Push Creativity Serendipity Fun
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Robotics in Your Near Future
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Robotics in Your Near Future
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Robotics in Your Near Future
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The Serious Side of Robotics in MedicineIrobot
Packbot concept
Extraction Payload (EP)
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More Positive Views of Robotics!
Thinking of civilian medical uses of
robotics/artificial intelligence.
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Tangible effects of recent Osaka presentation!
Host adopts Aibo!

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Applications of Robotics

• Robotic Surgery
• Bioartificial Kidney
• Laboratory Robotics

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Existing use of DaVinci robot for telesurgery

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Existing use of DaVinci robot for telesurgery

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Medicine of the FutureNew Medicine -
Individualized Medicine