medical technology

Overview of Domestic Surgical Robots in China

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Overview of Domestic Surgical Robots in China

Classification of Medical Robots The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) categorizes medical robots into four main types: surgical robots, rehabilitation robots, assistive robots, and service robots. Figure 1: Classification and Introduction of Medical Robots 1. Surgical Robots Currently, surgical robots are widely used in departments such as orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, laparoscopic surgery, and vascular interventional … Read more

Smart IoT Platform and Application Practices

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Smart IoT Platform and Application Practices

Case Sharing 2022 Annual Medical Informatization Technology Innovation Shortlisted Cases Case Name Smart IoT Platform and Application Practices Reporting Unit Fujian Medical University Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital Participating Units Onco Information Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Case Overview Fujian Medical University Mengchao Hepatobiliary Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary hospital integrating medical treatment, teaching, research, and new technology … Read more

Integration and Expansion of IoT in Hospitals

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Integration and Expansion of IoT in Hospitals

Since the National Health Commission released the “National Standards and Specifications for Hospital Information Construction (Trial)” in 2018, a relatively complete system framework has been established for hospital information construction and the application standards of IoT technology. In 2022, the Planning Department of the National Health Commission further pointed out in the draft of the … Read more

How 3D Printing Heals Ankle Pain Through Customized Prosthetics

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How 3D Printing Heals Ankle Pain Through Customized Prosthetics

As the saying goes, “One step at a time,” it is evident that the ankle joint bears the entire weight of the body during human movement. Once there is an issue with the ankle joint, it can lead to excruciating pain when walking, even causing patients to find it difficult to move at all! Recently, … Read more

3D Printing: Regenerating Bones

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3D Printing: Regenerating Bones

With the emergence of 3D printing technology, patient bone models can be printed in a 1:1 ratio based on imaging data, visually and tactilely demonstrating the condition to patients and their families,which aids in doctor-patient communication. Meanwhile, the lead surgeon can perform preoperative planning based on the 3D printed bone model. 1. What is 3D … Read more

In-Depth Report on 3D Printing Industry: Addressing Traditional Manufacturing Pain Points

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In-Depth Report on 3D Printing Industry: Addressing Traditional Manufacturing Pain Points

1. Additive Manufacturing – Directly Addressing Pain Points of Traditional Manufacturing Processes 1. Overview of Additive Manufacturing (1) Definition of Additive Manufacturing Additive manufacturing, also known as “3D printing,” is a manufacturing method that creates three-dimensional physical entity models that are identical to corresponding digital models by layer-by-layer stacking of materials, which is completely opposite … Read more

Video Demonstration: Principles and Steps of Q300 Micro Robot-Assisted Hemorrhagic Stroke Puncture Surgery

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Video Demonstration: Principles and Steps of Q300 Micro Robot-Assisted Hemorrhagic Stroke Puncture Surgery

Demonstration Video: Principles and Steps of Q300 Micro Robot-Assisted Hemorrhagic Stroke Puncture Surgery (Click the image above to watch) Neurosurgery Frontline News, hypertensive hemorrhagic stroke has a high mortality and disability rate among cerebrovascular diseases. In Asian countries, hypertensive hemorrhagic stroke patients account for 20%-30% of stroke patients, with a mortality rate as high as … Read more

7 Questions About Robotics: How Small Are Microbots?

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7 Questions About Robotics: How Small Are Microbots?

This is Issue 1063 of the “Intestinal Industry” Editor’s Note As technology continues to develop, robots have become increasingly common. Many scenes from science fiction movies are gradually becoming reality. The applications of robots in the medical field are becoming more diverse, and their sizes are shrinking. So, how miniaturized will robots become in the … Read more

How to Create a Truly Intelligent Micro-Robot

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How to Create a Truly Intelligent Micro-Robot

Source: Mr. Sai Author: David Levin Translator: Zhao Jinyu Core Idea: How to create a truly intelligent micro-robot that can operate independently? A robotics expert provides a detailed answer to this question and describes the medical tasks these micro-machines can perform for us. In the near future, the “surgeons” treating our ailments may be micro-machines … Read more

Exploring Tiny Robots Within the Human Body

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Exploring Tiny Robots Within the Human Body

In the 1966 American science fiction film “Fantastic Voyage,” several American doctors shrink a submarine to a size smaller than a red blood cell and send it through blood vessels into the brain to clear a clot blocking the brain, ultimately saving a scientist’s life. From this film, we can see that the concept of … Read more