In recent years, advancements in robotics have paved the way for new technologies that could revolutionize healthcare and assisted living facilities. Among these innovations are robots designed not only for medical purposes but also for providing companionship or assistance to patients.
A new breakthrough in this field comes from a team of researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, who have developed a robotic system capable of delivering massages based on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) techniques. This pioneering system, detailed in a recent paper published on the arXiv preprint server, has the potential to be used in healthcare, wellness, and rehabilitation settings, offering an additional therapeutic tool for patients dealing with various types of pain or discomfort.
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