| Developers: | Touchlabs |
| Date of the premiere of the system: | June 2023 |
| Branches: | Pharmaceuticals, Medicine, Healthcare |
2023: Hospital Robot Launch
In mid-June 2023, Valkky's telerobot, developed by startup Touchlabs, was launched in a Finnish hospital as part of a pilot project. The device is controlled using an electronic tactile glove equipped with tactile electronic leather - E-Skin. The material consists of one or more ultra-thin force sensors to transmit tactile sensations in real time from one source to another.
In a three-month experiment at Helsinki's Laakso Hospital, nurses will study how robotic systems can help with medical care, reduce workload and prevent the spread of infections or diseases. The research, coordinated by Forum Virium, is part of a larger €7 billion project aimed at creating the most advanced hospital in Europe by 2028.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 15% of patients in low- and middle-income countries contract at least one healthcare-related infection (ISMP) during their hospital stay, and on average one-tenth of patients die due to ISMP.
 | Until 2023, telerobots were limited to being able to see, hear and speak on behalf of the people who use them. For June 2023, thanks to our electronic leather technology, robots such as Valkky will move to a new stage of development in our world. We hope that anonymous data collected in real time during the course of the project will help prove that semi-autonomous robots can coexist with professionals in various industries, such as healthcare and the transition to greener energy sources, said Touchlab CEO Zaki Hussein. |  |
With more than 43,000 registered nursing vacancies in England, it is hoped Valkky will complement the available staff by freeing people up for more complex nursing tasks. Telerobot will be able to perform daily clinical duties, such as measuring vital signs, such as heart rate measurement, temperature and blood oxygen levels in patients. According to experts from Forum Virium, they hope that Valkky will be able to serve food, move auxiliary devices and support patient care by performing everyday tasks, including combing hair.[1]
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