Robots and Artificial Intelligence for a Better Future of Health Care

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, there has been tremendous technological advancement, which is particularly visible in the field of artificial intelligence and robotics. Various types of robots are increasingly being used in healthcare, including assistive robots, surgery robots, rehabilitation robots, service robots, and cognitive therapy robots. Artificial intelligence can also support medical personnel in numerous tasks. It is used not only in administrative work, documentation flow, and patient outreach, but also in the analysis of imaging data and patient monitoring. The increasing complexity of medical data and a significant increase in their quantity, compounded by insufficient staff and the increased demand for medical services, make it reasonable to assume that robots and artificial intelligence will become progressively more common in healthcare. However, it should be borne in mind that the development of technology not only brings new opportunities and numerous benefits but may also pose certain threats in areas such as data protection and ethics.

This Special Issue is dedicated to research and review articles focusing on the use of robotics and artificial intelligence to improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare, including ethical issues and privacy, as well as the safety and security of data.

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Sylwia Łukasik
Guest Editor

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