Pilot Application of “Assistant’s Assistant” Robots Launched at ADU Emergency Clinic

A pilot application of “Assistant’s Assistant” non-humanoid robots, which will make significant contributions to the digital transformation process in healthcare services, has been launched at our University Hospital's Emergency Clinic.

As part of the program, the project was introduced and the working principles of the robots and their contributions to clinical processes were demonstrated in practice. The “Assistant’s Assistant” robots developed as part of the project carried out at the Emergency Clinic undertake tasks such as keeping patient records, performing examination requests on command, managing clinical alert systems, and providing multi-data tracking. Thanks to this system, physicians' administrative workload is reduced, the error rate decreases, and time management in clinical processes becomes more efficient.

The robots also work alongside faculty members and assistant physicians during visits, instantly displaying the patient's imaging, laboratory, and ECG test results on their screens. This feature contributes to faster bedside decision-making and improved clinical assessment quality.

Thanks to the remote access feature integrated into the system, faculty members can connect to robots from their location and conduct virtual visits in the Emergency Clinic. In addition, the robots can also perform functions such as transporting laboratory samples, directing patients, and performing simple logistical tasks.

Following the successful completion of the pilot application in the Emergency Clinic, the project is planned to be gradually rolled out to other departments at our University Hospital.