The world’s first lightweight flexible wearable robot, “muscle exoskeleton,” was unveiled in Wuxi, designed to assist individuals with mobility issues like stroke and Parkinson’s. This innovative device focuses on personalized rehabilitation, enabling users to regain walking abilities and promoting active recovery through real-time gait analysis and support.
Nigerian urologist Professor Kingsley Ekwueme has made history by performing West Africa’s first robotic prostate cancer surgery in Lagos. Utilizing the da Vinci robotic system, he aims to provide accessible, high-quality healthcare in Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of advanced training for local doctors and reliable medical facilities.
SG Healthcare has signed an MOU with Mint Labs and Cheongdam Harrison Hospital to develop AI-based rehabilitation robots. The collaboration aims to create personalized rehabilitation solutions, enhancing treatment precision for patients with movement impairments due to strokes and other conditions, while leveraging advanced AI technologies for improved healthcare outcomes.
