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Area of Science:

  • Robotics
  • Medical Imaging
  • Telemedicine

Background:

  • Review of state-of-the-art teleoperated robots for medical ultrasound procedures.
  • Exploration of recent trends, particularly those influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of teleoperated robots in medical ultrasound.
  • To stimulate new research in this rapidly developing field.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review from a systems engineering perspective.
  • Discussion organized by the main technological focus of each contribution.
  • Inclusion of physicians' experience in robot design.

Main Results:

  • Identification of novel classes of equipment for remote diagnostics.
  • Analysis of innovative engineering technologies in medical robotics.
  • Overview of current trends and advancements in the field.

Conclusions:

  • Teleoperated robotics for ultrasound diagnostics are in high demand due to the pandemic.
  • Further research is needed to accelerate advancements and results.
  • Physician input is crucial for designing effective medical robots.