Robot doctor in space

Scientists from the University of Nebraska, USA, and NASA have successfully developed the robotic remote control robot model, which can perform surgery in a non-gravitational environment.

According to a report in the New Scientist magazine, in the coming months, robot physicians will be introduced into a non-gravitational environment to demonstrate highly programmable manipulation skills. This robotic model is planned to be launched in space, carrying out emergency operations for astronauts such as appendicitis or gastric ulcer.

The robot is shaped like an astronaut, however the highlight and originality lies in the two arms. They weigh about 0.4kg, able to hold, emitting light rays to necrotic tissue and sutures. The first part of the robot is a small video camera.

The camera will perform the function of capturing and transmitting patient images on the space station to remote control centers where a surgeon will direct the operation.

The problem, however, is that the headache is a delay in transmitting data from distant planets like Mars to the control center on Earth. As a result, ISS space station astronauts are being trained to use robot doctors in simple surgeries.

Now, astronauts are still facing serious health problems that require emergency surgery. Of course, they will be brought back to Earth as quickly as possible, but on distant planets like Mars, that could endanger the health of the crew. Therefore, this issue is being paid special attention by scientists.