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Overview
On MedTech - AI and Medical Robots at University of Leeds by FutureLearn, you will learn what robots are and explore human robot interaction (HRI) in healthcare. You will identify the challenges of designing robots for healthcare and look at what MedTech scientists are doing to solve them.
Key facts:
- Using case studies, you will learn why regulations are essential for the safe use of robots and AI in healthcare, and understand the process of bringing a successful product to market.
- You will also explore how artificial intelligence is used in surgical procedures, to improve precision diagnostics, in exoskeleton technology, and even for patient care.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...- Discuss how AI and Robotic technologies could impact the nature of assisting individuals with healthcare complications.
- Articulate the commercialisation and regulatory process of medical robotics in the US and UK.
- Describe crucial problems of using AI and robotics in healthcare and how this is overcome.
- Describe how assistive robots assist in the application for surgery and rehabilitation.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Understanding the history of AI and robotics in healthcare.
- Exploring the features of human-robot interaction.
- Human centred design and challenges when designing robots for use in healthcare settings.
- Regulatory bodies and frameworks within AI and robotics.
- The pathway and process of commercialising healthcare robots.
- How robots are currently being used to assist patients.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 5 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Robotics Artificial Intelligence View 31 other Short Courses in Artificial Intelligence in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is appropriate for anyone interested in MedTech and product design.
- The course will be of particular interest to undergraduate students studying engineering, product design, and disciplines related to healthcare, and professionals working in the healthcare sector in a medical capacity or as MedTech designers.
- If you are interested in MedTech and robotics, join this course and discover the fascinating work taking place at the University of Leeds.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents49 EUR / full≈ 49 EUR / full
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