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RP-VITA in Telemedicine. Kimberlyn Loarie. RP-VITA: What is it?. R emote P resence V irtual and I ndependent T elemedicine A ssistant C reated by iRobot and InTouch Health Used in medical field “Robot Nurse”. See InTouch Health’s official animations for uses of RP-VITA
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RP-VITA in Telemedicine Kimberlyn Loarie
RP-VITA: What is it? • Remote Presence Virtual and Independent Telemedicine Assistant • Created by iRobot and InTouchHealth • Used in medical field • “Robot Nurse” See InTouch Health’s official animations for uses of RP-VITA http://www.intouchhealth.com/products-and-services/products/rp-vita-robot/
RP-VITA: What is it? Hello! What are your symptoms? I’m sick. (Cough)
How it works • AutoDRIVE independent navigation and mobility • Obstacle Detection Obstacle Avoidance (ODOA) technologies • SureCONNECT® software- to ensure secure internet connection • Vocal (command) and facial (patient) recognition
Models For full product descriptions visit InTouch Health http://www.intouchhealth.com/products-and-services/products/rp-7i-robot/
Benefits • Increased medical staff accessibility • Broadened patient treatment options • Reduced costs
References 1. InTouchHealth Homepage: RP-VITA http://www.intouchhealth.com/products-and-services/products/rp-vita-robot/ 2. iRobot Press Release Homepage; July 24, 2013 http://www.irobot.com/us/Company/Press_Center/Press_Releases/Press_Release.aspx?n=072412-InTouch 3. “Rise of the Telepresence Robots” By Parmy Olson; July 15, 2013 issue of Forbes http://www.forbes.com/sites/parmyolson/2013/06/27/rise-of-the-telepresence-robots/ 4. “iRobot receives FDA approval for physician avatar RP-VITA” By Brian Dodson; January 30, 2013 (accessed 11/6/13) http://www.gizmag.com/irobot-intouch-health-rp-vita-medical-fda-approval/25977/ 5. Crain’s Detroit Business: “More hospitals are using robots, but jury's still out on success” By Modern Healthcare; May 29, 2013 (accessed 11/6/13) http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20130529/NEWS/130529884/