Telepresence robots: Always on call

摘要

"I've fallen and I can't get up!" These words from a medical-alert pendant commercial became a humorous catchphrase in pop culture during the 1990s, but Mrs. Fletcher's plea carries a lot of weight to those who are worried about the elderly or others in need of medical care but lacking the means to communicate with medical professionals or caregivers. Over the years there have been many ideas intended to close the communications and distance gap between individuals and medical personnel - from medical tags/bracelets to telemedicine and telehealth solutions.