Dr. Robot

Finally, in its latest stages of development, is the technology that will eventually replace us all. In collaboration with the U.S. Army Trauma Training Center, InTouch Health's RP-7 robot is in its trial stage. This robot comes complete with a tv screen and speakers, and enables doctors who are stateside to offer advice to other medical professions that are not so close to home. Currently, it is Ryder Trauma Center of the University of Miami that provides doctors for the trial program. By being able to see and communicate with the patient, these doctors can assist those on the front lines with trauma emergencies. The U.S. Army has a prototype to be used in the field at a classified location.

Currently this project leaves the robot strictly hands off, but there are talks of various attachments being available in the future. As Dr. Augenstein says, "It's OnStar on steroids."