Medscape February 15, 2022
Small robots are now able to take a patient’s blood pressure through humanoid-sensing touch, creating an important new healthcare tool by Simon Fraser University researcher Woo Soo Kim.
What to know:
Scientists have replaced the traditional blood pressure procedure by replicating the folding mechanisms of leeches into their design of 3-D printable origami sensors.
The leech-inspired origami (LIO) can be integrated onto the fingertips of a humanoid-sensing robot allowing for minimal personal contact with the patient.
The LIO dry electrode has unique characteristics such as suction for grasping and foldability.
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