Vital functions can be checked through video calls.
As for the digestive tract, doctors conducting endoscopies can be greatly aided by AI analysis. Soon, however, gastroscopic examinations could take place at home.
Cue a Silicon Valley startup and its remotely controlled capsule. Fluid is consumed, after which the capsule is swallowed and left to float in the stomach.
The motorised mini-robot is controlled remotely by medical staff using a joystick. All that’s required is an internet connection.
LEDs in the capsule provide the necessary light, and the video images recorded by its camera are broadcast in real time. An in-depth evaluation is possible for 30 minutes. Further clinical tests are currently underway.
These mini-robots, meanwhile, are used in detailed pulmonary examinations.Â
