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Tuesday, July 12, 2016

MIT Robot Helps Deliver Babies

MIT Robot Helps Deliver Babies (+Video)

Sara Ashley O'Brien | July 11, 2016



Would you trust a robot to help deliver your baby?
Robots could eventually play integral roles in labor wards, according to findings from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
Robots are currently employed in hospitals to carry out simple actions, like dispensing medication. But can they understand patient needs and make scheduling decisions?
The researchers have been working for the past two years to determine whether robots can be more than just helpful companions.

"Robots could eventually play integral roles in labor wards, according to findings from MIT's Computer" Source: http://www.kitv.com/story/32417001/mit-robot-helps-deliver-babies

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