Salama: Medical Telepresence Robot

This paper introduces an autonomous medical telepresence robot designed to streamline routine patient checkups, alleviating the burden on physicians while improving patient experience. Utilizing audio-video connections, the robot facilitates virtual visits from physicians' offices to patients' rooms, autonomously navigating via line-following technology. Initiated by nursing staff, the robot moves independently, minimizing human intervention. Its real-time camera updates provide physicians with patient status and equipment information. Beyond routine rounds, the robot enables remote visits for patients in critical care units, quarantine wards, and facilitates international telemedicine. Comprising a programmable moving base, touch monitor, and a Raspberry Pi single board computer, the robot autonomously navigates, and streams live audio-video calls, returning to its charging station upon task completion. Access to the hospital server from the physician's office provides access to up-to-date patient records. Also, the robot's video capabilities enable the physician to access instant readings from the medical equipment in the patient's room. This innovative solution aims to enhance remote healthcare delivery, optimizing communication between medical teams and patients while reducing physical presence requirements and improving overall patient care.