Telemedicine robots helping to ease pressure on hospitals during Covid-19

The roll-out of new robot technology, developed by telemedicine provider Consultant Connect, is helping to ease pressures on hospitals during Covid-19.

The robot devices can be likened to sophisticated remote control cars with advanced cameras, lenses and microphones attached. They enable specialist consultants to see, hear and speak with patients as if they were at their bedside, even if they are miles away at a different hospital or at home shielding with Covid symptoms.

Jonathan Patrick, CEO of Consultant Connect, believes this technology “allows clinicians to do a huge amount more than what they are currently able to do”.

He said: “These devices enable specialists to get a clear view of the patient, which is as good as...