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July 24, 2008

Remote Presence Robot Doctor trialled in Ireland

RTE News reports (video) on RP7, a Remote Presence Robot Doctor being trialled in Dublin's Tallaght hospital for early assement and treatment of stroke victims. Despite the sci-fi name it seems to be little more than Skype Video on wheels but I do love the way the robot literally swings its head under control of the remote specialist physician.

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The Irish Times reports that RP7 units will cost about €65,000 per year

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