Medical tele-robotic system

Abstract

A robotic system that includes a remote controlled robot. The robot may include a camera, a monitor and a holonomic platform all attached to a robot housing. The robot may be controlled by a remote control station that also has a camera and a monitor. The remote control station may be linked to a base station that is wirelessly coupled to the robot. The cameras and monitors allow a care giver at the remote location to monitor and care for a patient through the robot. The holonomic platform allows the robot to move about a home or facility to locate and/or follow a patient.

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       21 . A method for dispensing a drug to a patient, comprising: 
 moving a robot to the patient; and,    moving a drawer of the robot to an open position, the drawer contains the drug.    
   
   
       22 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the robot is remotely controlled.  
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 21 , wherein the drawer opens at a predetermined time.  
   
   
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