Digital revolution in healthcare: Local “Assistant Assistant” robots in clinics

The Emergency Clinic at Aydın Adnan Menderes University (ADÜ) Hospital has taken a significant step toward digital transformation in healthcare. Developed with domestic software infrastructure, the robots, called "Assistant Assistant," aim to reduce physician workload during clinical processes and increase efficiency and the quality of patient care.

ROBOTS STARTED THEIR DUTY

The introduction of the system, which was piloted at ADÜ Hospital Emergency Clinic, was attended by Rector Prof. Dr. Bülent Kent, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Cengiz Özarslan, Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Mücahit Avcil, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Yasemin Özkan, and numerous academic staff.

The robots' operating principles were demonstrated in practice during the demonstration. The "Assistant Assistant" robots handle a wide range of tasks, from patient registration and test requests to managing clinical alert systems and tracking multiple datasets.

In this way, the administrative burden of physicians is reduced, error rates decrease, and time management becomes more efficient.

VIRTUAL VISIT

The robots can work alongside faculty and residents during rounds, providing real-time patient lab, ECG, and imaging results. With remote access, faculty members can conduct virtual rounds from their location.

The system will also play an active role in operational processes such as transporting laboratory samples, navigating patients, and executing logistics tasks. Following the pilot implementation, the system is planned to be gradually expanded to other wards at ADÜ Hospital.

“WE ARE DEVELOPING A DOMESTIC AND ORIGINAL DIGITAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY”

Rector Prof. Dr. Bülent Kent said, “We are integrating technological innovations into healthcare services in line with our research university vision. We developed this system with our own resources and designed the software within our university. Thus, we are transforming our knowledge into a tangible product and creating a domestic and unique digital health technology.”

Source: IHA