Humanoid nursing robot dedicated to preoperative and postoperative care
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/KR2026/002536
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2025-04-14
- Filing Date
- 2026-02-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-03
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Abstract
Description
Humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care
[0001] The following description concerns a humanoid robot dedicated to the nursing and management of patients before and after surgery.
[0002] In the modern medical environment, technological advancements have led to a diversification of surgical types and an increase in the number of procedures. Furthermore, as the number of elderly patients undergoing surgery increases, the risk of complications is likely to rise; consequently, pre- and post-operative patient care and education are becoming increasingly important. Before surgery, the patient requires physical and psychological stability and thorough preparation, while after surgery, continuous nursing management is essential for rapid recovery and the prevention of complications. However, since conventional pre- and post-operative care relies primarily on manpower, there is a possibility of errors arising from staffing shortages, accumulated fatigue, and subjective judgment.
[0003] For reference, a ward assistant robot device is disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0055415 (published on May 23, 2019).
[0004] We can provide a dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot designed to care for the patient throughout the entire nursing process before and after surgery.
[0005] We aim to improve the overall quality of medical services by standardizing and automating pre- and post-operative nursing tasks through dedicated humanoid nursing robots, while simultaneously realizing personalized information provision and education for individual patients.
[0006] To fully handle pre- and post-operative patient care and management through a dedicated humanoid nursing robot, we aim to provide integrated complex functions such as personalized information provision, education, monitoring, and mobility support.
[0007] A humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care includes at least one processor configured to execute computer-readable commands contained in memory, and said at least one processor performs pre- or post-operative nursing tasks for said patient through bidirectional communication with the patient, checks surgery-related information by performing a pre-operative checklist for said patient, and conducts interaction-based education regarding surgical situations including pre- or post-operative care through customized pre- and post-operative information generated according to the patient's surgery information and health status based on said checked surgery-related information.
[0008] The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care recognizes the patient's face through patient recognition using a camera and voice recognition, and verifies surgery-related information, including patient identity, surgery schedule, surgical consent form, and fasting status, by comparing the patient identification information with the hospital's computer system.
[0009] The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can support medical staff in checking patient status information by linking each of the patient data collected before and after surgery to the hospital computer system and electronic medical records.
[0010] The above-mentioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care provides educational content in a multimedia format including videos, images, and text, including pre-operative preparations, pre-anesthesia precautions, infection prevention, and safety rules within the operating room, depending on the type of surgery and the patient's health condition, and can provide real-time answers or repeated explanations to questions regarding the provided educational content through an artificial intelligence chatbot.
[0011] The above-mentioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can guide the patient on surgical preparations through an AI chatbot as it conducts the above-mentioned interaction-based education, check the level of surgical preparation based on the above-mentioned surgical preparations, collect the patient's health data and transmit it to medical staff, identify the patient's surgical site based on the above-mentioned surgical preparations, and guide the patient on route information for moving to the operating room or the examination room for pre-operative examinations.
[0012] The above-mentioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can record the results of the patient's pre-operative checklist and the completion details of the interaction-based education in the hospital computer system, thereby communicating to the patient and medical staff that the pre-operative procedure has been completed.
[0013] The above-described humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care monitors vital signs, including the patient's body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, through sensors including a thermometer, pulse monitor, blood pressure monitor, and oxygen saturation monitor; analyzes exercise pattern information, including the patient's movement and breathing patterns, through a camera and motion sensor to detect the possibility of post-operative complications; and if the monitored vital signs or exercise pattern information deviate from the normal range, it can transmit a warning message to medical staff.
[0014] The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care delivers medication dosages at designated times via voice or visual guidance according to the patient's prescription information and the instructions of medical staff, and can receive feedback from the patient regarding whether the medication has been taken.
[0015] The above-mentioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can identify the patient's pain information after surgery, provide information on pain management based on the identified pain information, conduct education on the effects and side effects of medication according to the pain information, and monitor the location, skin condition, and dressing status of the drainage tube resulting from the surgery, and transmit an alert to medical staff if there is an abnormality in the drainage tube.
[0016] The above-mentioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can guide rehabilitation exercises based on a schedule set according to the patient's type of surgery and recovery status, explain the movements of the guided rehabilitation exercises using visual materials via a screen or voice guidance, and provide feedback on posture information regarding the guided rehabilitation exercises.
[0017] The above-mentioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can provide psychological support to alleviate anxiety, pain, and stress that may occur after surgery by conversing with the patient through an artificial intelligence chatbot, provide psychological stability content regarding imagery therapy, music, meditation, and breathing techniques according to the patient's psychological state, and guide additional materials regarding the provided psychological stability content according to the patient's response.
[0018] The above-mentioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can provide educational content necessary for post-operative patient management, including post-operative self-care methods, medication guidance, emergency response, and follow-up care methods.
[0019] The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can adjust the ward environment for the patient's post-operative recovery by monitoring information about the ward environment, and can provide interventions for changing the patient's posture, maintaining the position, and relieving pain.
[0020] A method for supporting nursing tasks using a dedicated humanoid nursing robot for pre- and post-operative care includes a step of performing pre- or post-operative nursing tasks for the patient through two-way communication with the patient, wherein the step of performing the task may include: a step of checking surgery-related information by performing a pre-operative checklist for the patient; and a step of conducting interaction-based education regarding surgical situations, including pre- or post-operative care, through customized pre- and post-operative information generated according to the patient's surgery information and health status based on the checked surgery-related information.
[0021] In a computer program stored on a computer-readable storage medium for implementing a method of supporting nursing tasks using a dedicated humanoid nursing robot for pre- and post-operative care, the nursing task support method comprises the step of performing pre- or post-operative nursing tasks for the patient through two-way communication with the patient, wherein the step of performing the task includes: a step of checking surgery-related information by performing a pre-operative checklist for the patient; and a step of conducting interaction-based education regarding surgical situations including pre- or post-operative care through customized pre- and post-operative information generated according to the patient's surgery information and health status based on the checked surgery-related information.
[0022] Improved Patient Safety and Satisfaction: Patient safety can be enhanced by monitoring the patient's health status in real-time throughout the entire pre- and post-operative process and promptly notifying medical staff of any abnormal signs. Overall satisfaction can be improved by alleviating patient anxiety through customized information and educational content, and by increasing their understanding of the surgical preparation and recovery process.
[0023] Reduction of Nursing Burden: Automated patient monitoring, data collection, and training functions allow nurses to move away from standardized tasks, enabling them to focus on more specialized medical care and emergency response. By rapidly identifying changes in patient status through real-time data integration, it facilitates efficient decision-making and treatment planning by medical staff.
[0024] Implementation of an Efficient Nursing and Information Delivery System: By utilizing autonomous driving and route guidance functions, patient movement paths can be optimized and safely guided, thereby reducing patient transfer times within the hospital before and after surgery. Through various user interfaces, such as touchscreens and voice guidance, intuitive and rapid information delivery is possible for both patients and medical staff.
[0025] Data-driven personalized nursing care: By analyzing individual patient data in real time to provide customized nursing and educational content optimized for patient characteristics, detailed nursing management tailored to each patient's condition becomes possible. Through continuous feedback and data recording, nursing processes can be improved, thereby promoting the qualitative enhancement of personalized nursing services in the future.
[0026] Cost Reduction and Healthcare Innovation: By reducing reliance on human labor and replacing repetitive tasks through automated systems, it can contribute to long-term healthcare cost reduction. The introduction of an integrated nursing system that combines advanced technology can overcome the limitations of existing healthcare services and contribute to the establishment of an innovative medical environment.
[0027] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a network environment in one embodiment.
[0028] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for performing pre-operative nursing tasks of a dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot in one embodiment.
[0029] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for performing postoperative nursing tasks of a dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot in one embodiment.
[0030] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the operation of providing customized information before and after surgery in one embodiment.
[0031] FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a dedicated humanoid nursing robot for pre- and post-operative care in one embodiment.
[0032] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.
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[0034] In the embodiments, we describe a dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot designed to care for patients throughout the entire nursing process before and after surgery, and actions performed to carry out pre- or post-operative nursing tasks for patients using this dedicated humanoid nursing robot. By integrating sensor technology, AI-driven data analysis, and a conversational communication interface, the dedicated humanoid nursing robot can provide personalized education, guidance, and monitoring for patients. Specifically, the dedicated humanoid nursing robot can assess patient readiness during the pre-operative phase, alleviate patient anxiety through customized information and guidance, and assist in navigating the hospital environment. Additionally, the dedicated humanoid nursing robot can identify pre-operative checklist items (e.g., checking vital signs, skin preparation, confirming the surgery name, verifying the surgical site, confirming consent forms, verifying fasting, providing education, confirming pre-operative medication, etc.). During the post-operative phase, the dedicated humanoid nursing robot can continuously monitor vital signs, provide customized recovery and medication guidance, and coordinate follow-up treatments. Dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robots can encourage and assist with deep breathing, coughing, and early ambulation to prevent complications. In this way, dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robots, which can automate and integrally manage the entire process of patient care, can dramatically improve the quality of medical services through the provision of patient-tailored information and education, safe mobility support, real-time monitoring, and seamless information linkage with medical staff.
[0035] The introduction of humanoid nursing robots dedicated to pre- and post-operative nursing tasks can yield the following benefits. First, it enables the provision of continuous and systematic nursing services. Before surgery, the robots can monitor the patient's physical and psychological state in real time and provide necessary information to help alleviate anxiety and support the patient in an optimal condition for the operation. After surgery, the robots can precisely monitor the patient's recovery status and automate follow-up services—such as medication guidance, rehabilitation exercises, and emergency response—to promote a faster recovery. Second, it can reduce the workload of nurses. As robots automatically perform patient monitoring, education, and guidance tasks, nurses can focus on providing higher quality care and responding to emergencies. This improves the overall efficiency of medical services and reduces fatigue and error rates among medical staff. Third, it enables the implementation of an innovative nursing system through the convergence of cutting-edge technologies. By integrating the latest sensor technology, AI-based data analysis, autonomous driving, and voice recognition technologies, personalized nursing content and educational materials can be provided. Through dynamic information updates based on the patient's condition and real-time response capabilities, it is possible to move away from traditional static nursing methods and realize efficient and accurate nursing services. Fourth, it can promote patient safety and improve patient satisfaction. By automating and standardizing all processes of pre- and post-operative nursing, consistent nursing services are provided to patients, and safety incidents and emergencies can be responded to quickly. By strengthening interaction with patients and providing customized education and information, it is possible to improve patient satisfaction and trust.
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[0037] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a network environment in one embodiment.
[0038] The network environment of FIG. 1 illustrates an example including a dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100), an integrated management server (110), a hospital information system (120), and a network (130). FIG. 1 is merely an example for explaining the invention, and the number of robots or servers is not limited. Furthermore, the network environment of FIG. 1 illustrates only one example of environments applicable to the embodiments, and the environments applicable to the embodiments are not limited to the network environment of FIG. 1.
[0039] The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) may be a stationary device or a mobile device implemented as a computer device. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) may refer to one of various physical computer devices capable of communicating with other electronic devices and / or servers. For example, the pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) may be configured in a form similar to the appearance of a human and may consist of a face, two arms, two hands, fingers, a torso, two legs, and two feet, and may use soft and friendly tactile materials such as silicone to provide a skin-like tactile sensation, thereby promoting psychological stability and trust in the user. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) is manufactured with an ergonomic design so that the user can perceive it as friendly, and natural interaction with the patient is possible through movements and gesture expressions.
[0040] The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) is equipped with multiple sensors, such as a camera, an infrared sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor, to detect the patient's condition (e.g., facial recognition, gestures, body temperature, pulse, etc.), obstacles, and the surrounding environment in real time. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can precisely determine the patient's physical condition through patient monitoring, including basic vital signs such as body temperature and pulse, and can provide immediate notification to medical staff in the event of abnormal signs. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can check indicators that need to be measured and items that need to be verified before surgery, and can provide immediate notification to medical staff if there are any abnormalities. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) transmits data collected from sensors to an integrated management server, where an artificial intelligence algorithm can analyze the collected data and utilize it to determine the patient's current condition, location, and movement path. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can automatically verify data such as identity, surgical consent, and fasting status by comparing information recorded on the patient's wristband or medical records with the hospital computer system.
[0041] The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can support patient movement in complex hospital environments using autonomous driving technology with machine learning algorithms, calculate an optimal path, and perform obstacle avoidance functions. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can guide the patient to a real-time movement path through voice and visual interfaces to help facilitate smooth movement before and after surgery. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can provide the patient with path information such as, "Go straight 50 meters along this corridor and the entrance to the operating room is on the right."
[0042] The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can collect data such as individual patient information, health status, and past medical history in real time, analyze it through an artificial intelligence algorithm, and generate patient-customized nursing and educational content. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can generate customized nursing content optimized for the individual patient's situation, such as pre-operative preparation education, psychological stability guidance, post-operative recovery and medication guidance, and rehabilitation exercises, by utilizing artificial intelligence and natural language processing technology. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can generate patient-customized educational content (e.g., methods for preparing for surgery, precautions before anesthesia, infection prevention, etc.) by analyzing the patient's basic information, pre-operative checklist items, and health status in real time. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) interacts with the patient in a conversational format using natural language processing and an artificial intelligence chatbot, provides necessary information to the patient, provides additional explanations based on understanding and questions, and checks repetitive learning and feedback as needed.
[0043] The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can transmit the patient's condition and nursing progress to medical staff and receive feedback through real-time data linkage with the hospital computer system and Electronic Health Record (EMR). The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can link data such as the patient's basic information, health status, past medical history, and medication history with the hospital computer system. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can provide intuitive and easy-to-understand information to both the patient and medical staff by utilizing various media such as touchscreens and voice guidance.
[0044] The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can support nursing processes necessary before surgery, such as patient preparation, psychological stability, pre-operative education, and guidance on examination procedures. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can perform safe recovery and continuous nursing management for the patient after surgery, such as monitoring recovery status, medication guidance, rehabilitation exercises, and handling emergency situations. More specifically, the pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can check basic information and health status information through patient recognition upon the patient's arrival as part of pre-operative management. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) provides information on surgery preparation procedures, psychological stability methods, and examination and preparation processes through AI-based educational content, and can check the surgery schedule and status in conjunction with medical staff. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can check pre-operative patient status information through checking blood test results, measuring vital signs, confirming fasting, checking pre-operative medication status, and confirming consent forms. The humanoid nursing robot (100) dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can safely guide the patient using autonomous driving functions when moving to the recovery room for post-operative care, and can monitor vital signs such as body temperature and pulse again through built-in sensors upon arrival. The humanoid nursing robot (100) dedicated to pre- and post-operative care provides detailed educational and guidance content necessary for post-operative patient management, such as medication guidance, rehabilitation exercises, and emergency response, and can transmit real-time feedback to medical staff based on the patient's condition. Accordingly, it can encourage the patient to cough, deep breathe, and move early, and by working together with them, it can prevent complications and promote rapid recovery.
[0045] The dedicated humanoid nursing robot (100) for pre- and post-operative care can ensure long-term operation and continuous nursing services through a stable power supply and efficient energy management by providing a wireless charging function.
[0046] The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) can communicate with other electronic devices and / or servers through a communication module (e.g., a wireless communication module). The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) may have a screen configured in a specific area and may provide a user interface to enable user input (e.g., touch) on the screen. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) may have built-in speakers, microphones, etc., to transmit voice data or receive voice data from a patient or guardian. Additionally, the pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) may store data related to surgery in a separate storage space inside the robot or transmit it to an integrated management server (110).
[0047] The integrated management server (110) may be implemented as a computer device or multiple computer devices that communicate with the pre- and post-operative dedicated humanoid nursing robot (100) via a network (130) to provide commands, codes, files, content, services, etc. For example, the integrated management server (100) may be a system that provides pre- and post-operative nursing services to the pre- and post-operative dedicated humanoid nursing robot (100) connected via the network (130).
[0048] The hospital information system (120) is an element of health informatics focused primarily on the administrative needs of the hospital. The hospital information system (120) is a comprehensive integrated information system designed to manage all aspects of hospital operations, such as medical, administrative, financial, legal matters, and the processing of services. Through this, the hospital provides medical support to people. Additionally, there may be an additional server (not shown) for managing existing medical information, and existing medical information may be stored in the hospital information system. In this way, data transmission and reception with relevant departments within the hospital is possible through the integrated management server (110) and the hospital information system (120).
[0049] The communication method is not limited and may include not only communication methods utilizing communication networks (e.g., mobile communication networks, wired internet, wireless internet, broadcasting networks) that the network (130) may include, but also short-range wireless communication between devices. For example, the network (130) may include any one or more networks such as a PAN (personal area network), LAN (local area network), CAN (campus area network), MAN (metropolitan area network), WAN (wide area network), BBN (broadband network), and the Internet. Additionally, the network (130) may include any one or more network topologies such as a bus network, a star network, a ring network, a mesh network, a star-bus network, a tree or hierarchical network, but is not limited thereto.
[0050] As such, the present invention is composed of a humanoid nursing robot system capable of automating and integrally managing the entire process of pre- and post-operative patient care, and can dramatically improve the quality of medical services through the provision of patient-customized information and education, safe mobility support, real-time monitoring, and seamless information linkage with medical staff.
[0051] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method for performing pre-operative nursing tasks of a dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot in one embodiment.
[0052] The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot can check surgery-related information by performing the patient's pre-operative checklist (210). Once the list of surgical patients is finalized, the pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot can visit the corresponding ward after verifying the patient information. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot can identify patients through sensor recognition and greet patients through facial recognition and voice guidance. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot can recognize patient faces through patient recognition using cameras and voice recognition, and can automatically identify patients using at least two indicators, such as patient name, registration number, or date of birth. The pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot can verify whether surgery-related information, including patient identity, surgery schedule, surgical consent form, and fasting status, matches by comparing the information recorded on the patient's wristband with data from the hospital's computer system. In cases where participation is restricted, such as with unconscious patients, a guardian can proceed with the verification process using family information.
[0053] A humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can generate customized information for pre-operative care based on the patient's surgical information and health status, based on checked surgical-related information (220). The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can store content required for pre- and post-operative care in a database. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can extract customized content corresponding to the patient's surgical information and health status from the content stored in the database. Alternatively, the humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can generate customized information related to the patient's surgical information and health status through artificial intelligence technology.
[0054] A humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can conduct interaction-based education through generated pre-operative content (230). Depending on the type of surgery and the patient's health condition, the humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can provide educational content in multimedia formats including videos, images, and text, which includes pre-operative preparations, precautions before anesthesia, infection prevention, and safety rules in the operating room. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can provide real-time answers or repeated explanations to questions regarding the provided educational content through an AI chatbot.
[0055] A humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can guide patients on surgical preparations (240). The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can guide patients on surgical preparations (e.g., fasting, discontinuation of medication, physical examination procedures, etc.) through an AI chatbot. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can collect patient health data and transmit it to medical staff. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can mark and verify the patient's surgical site. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can verify the patient's surgical site through instructions from the surgeon and nurse and the system. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can guide movement paths within the hospital in real time, thereby supporting safe movement to the operating room or the examination room for pre-operative tests.
[0056] A humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can record the results of the patient's pre-operative checklist and the completion of interaction-based education in the hospital computer system to inform the patient and medical staff that the pre-operative procedures have been completed (250). After all procedures are completed, the humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can deliver a final message to the patient and medical staff saying, "All pre-operative preparations are complete," and can provide an immediate notification if there are any matters requiring further verification.
[0057] FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a method for performing postoperative nursing tasks of a dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot in one embodiment.
[0058] A humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can monitor patient status data (310). The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can measure the patient's real-time vital signs. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can monitor vital signs, including the patient's body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, through built-in sensors that include a thermometer, pulse meter, blood pressure monitor, and oxygen saturation monitor. If the measured vital signs fall outside the normal range, the humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can immediately send a warning message to the medical staff. In addition, the humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can detect the possibility of post-operative complications (e.g., pneumonia, atelectasis, etc.) early by analyzing exercise pattern information, including the patient's movement and breathing patterns, in real-time through cameras and motion sensors. If an abnormality is detected in the exercise pattern information, the humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can send an alert to the medical staff.
[0059] A humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can provide medication guidance, pain management, and drainage tube management based on the patient's prescription information and the instructions of medical staff (320). The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can guide the patient to a set medication schedule. Based on the patient's prescription information and the instructions of medical staff, the humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can deliver the medication dosage at the scheduled time through voice or visual guidance. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can automatically send notifications at the medication time. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can receive feedback from the patient regarding whether the patient has taken their medication. In addition, the humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can provide information on drug side effects and interactions. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can explain in detail to the patient information regarding the side effects, precautions, and interactions of each drug, and can provide notifications to nurses in the event of adverse reactions.
[0060] Furthermore, the dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot can identify information regarding the patient's pain after surgery. It can assess the patient's pain level and determine if they have any preconceived notions about pain. The robot can provide education on pain management as well as on the effects and side effects of the appropriate use of medications. Additionally, the robot can identify the patient's post-operative pain, provide information on pain management based on the identified data, educate on the effects and side effects of medications according to the pain level, and monitor the position of the drainage tube, skin condition, dressing status, and characteristics resulting from the surgery, thereby notifying the nurse if any abnormalities are found in the drainage tube.
[0061] A dedicated humanoid nursing robot for pre- and post-operative care can guide rehabilitation exercises according to the type of surgery and the patient's recovery status (330). The dedicated humanoid nursing robot for pre- and post-operative care can provide customized information (rehabilitation exercises and programs) after surgery based on the patient's surgery information and recovery status. The dedicated humanoid nursing robot for pre- and post-operative care can explain exercise movements in detail using visual materials (e.g., videos, animations, etc.) through a built-in touchscreen or voice guidance, and can provide real-time feedback to help the patient perform the exercises in the correct posture. The dedicated humanoid nursing robot for pre- and post-operative care can present a schedule for the patient to perform exercises and movements at set times, and can record performance and patient status to share with medical staff.
[0062] Furthermore, dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robots can provide psychological stability and counseling support. These robots converse with patients via AI chatbot functions and offer psychological support to alleviate anxiety, pain, and stress that may occur after surgery. If a patient complains of discomfort or pain, the robot immediately connects them with a nurse and facilitates additional support by connecting them with medical staff or specialized counseling services. The robots can also provide customized psychological stability content. Tailored to the patient's psychological state, they offer content beneficial for stability, such as imagery therapy, music, meditation, and breathing exercises, and can provide additional materials based on the patient's responses.
[0063] A humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can generate customized information for post-operative care based on the patient's surgery information and recovery status (340). The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can store content required for pre- and post-operative care in a database in advance. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can extract customized content corresponding to the patient's surgery information and recovery status from the content stored in the database. Alternatively, the humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can generate customized information related to the patient's surgery information and recovery status through artificial intelligence technology.
[0064] A humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can conduct interaction-based education through generated post-operative content (350). The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can provide education on self-care and wound management. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can provide educational content so that the patient can manage the wound themselves after surgery and understand the self-care methods necessary for recovery (e.g., wound disinfection, dressing change, handling emergency situations, etc.). At this time, the educational materials can be provided in various forms such as text, images, videos, and interactive quizzes to enhance the patient's understanding. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can provide guidance on handling emergency situations and follow-up care. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can provide specific response methods, medical staff contact information, and emergency button functions so that the patient can recognize post-operative emergencies (e.g., bleeding, worsening pain, etc.).
[0065] The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can link patient status data with the hospital computer system and electronic medical records in real time (360). By linking collected patient data with the hospital computer system and electronic medical records (EMR) in real time, the humanoid nursing robot can support medical staff in constantly monitoring the patient's condition. At this time, data transmission is carried out securely through a security protocol, and immediate notifications can be sent to medical staff in the event of changes in the patient's condition. The humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can periodically report the patient's recovery status, medication adherence, and results of rehabilitation exercises to medical staff through remote monitoring. Based on this, medical staff can modify the nursing plan.
[0066] Furthermore, dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robots can control the environment of the patient's room and integrate convenience functions. These robots monitor the smart environment within the room (e.g., temperature, humidity, lighting, air quality, etc.) and can automatically transmit environmental control commands when necessary. Additionally, they can support patients in making simple requests (e.g., water supply, lighting adjustment, changing TV channels) via voice commands or touch interfaces. During recovery, these robots can promote a comfortable recovery by providing interventions for changing patient positions, maintaining posture, and alleviating pain.
[0067] This invention can reduce the workload of medical staff and improve patient safety and satisfaction by providing integrated patient-tailored nursing services through real-time data analysis and automated route guidance functions. This facilitates future functional expansion and software updates, and enables application in various medical environments (hospitals, community rehabilitation centers, home healthcare, etc.).
[0068] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the operation of providing customized information before and after surgery in one embodiment.
[0069] A humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can provide pre- and post-operative customized information (401) through a screen (400) configured on the robot. At this time, the screen (400) may be configured in the form of a touchable screen, or a separate user interface (e.g., a button) may be provided for selecting pre- and post-operative customized information (401). Additionally, pre- and post-operative customized information (401) may be selected through the recognition of the patient's voice command.
[0070] Humanoid nursing robots dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can provide customized information differently for each patient or based on the time elapsed since surgery, depending on the patient's surgical information and health status. For example, in the post-operative period, these robots can generate customized information based on the patient's surgical information and recovery status. Such robots can store content in a database categorized by surgery type and patient condition. They can extract customized information by retrieving content related to the patient's surgical information and health status from the database. Alternatively, they can generate customized information by utilizing information that needs to be known before or after surgery. Accordingly, these robots can generate customized information corresponding to the patient's surgical information and health status based on the specific surgical situation (pre- or post-operative).
[0071] The dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot can provide pre-operative and post-operative information, respectively. It can conduct education using the provided pre- and post-operative information. The dedicated humanoid nursing robot can also assess the patient's level of understanding through conversation and provide additional explanations.
[0072] For example, let us assume that there are patients A, B, C, and D. A humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can generate nursing function 3 for pre-operative education for patient A, and nursing function 3 and nursing function 4 for pre-operative education for patient B, and provide the generated nursing content to each. Additionally, a humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can generate nursing function 3, nursing function 6, and nursing function 7 for post-operative education for patient C, and nursing function 3, nursing function 4, nursing function 6, and nursing function 7 for post-operative education for patient D, and provide the generated nursing content to each.
[0073] Alternatively, as another example, let us assume that patient A exists. A humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can generate nursing function 3 for pre-operative education before the characteristic period based on the surgery date (e.g., one week prior), generate nursing function 3 and nursing function 4 for pre-operative education before the characteristic period based on the surgery date (e.g., the day before), and provide the generated nursing content. Additionally, the humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care can generate nursing function 3, nursing function 6, and nursing function 7 for post-operative education after the characteristic period based on the surgery date (e.g., one week after surgery), generate nursing function 3, nursing function 4, nursing function 6, and nursing function 7 for post-operative education after the characteristic period based on the surgery date (e.g., the next day), and provide the generated nursing content.
[0074] FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a dedicated humanoid nursing robot for pre- and post-operative care in one embodiment.
[0075] The pre- and post-operative dedicated humanoid nursing robot (100) may include at least one of an interface module (510), a memory (520), or a processor (530). In some embodiments, at least one of the components of the pre- and post-operative dedicated humanoid nursing robot (100) may be omitted, and at least one other component may be added. In some embodiments, at least two of the components of the pre- and post-operative dedicated humanoid nursing robot (100) may be implemented as a single integrated circuit.
[0076] The interface module (510) can provide an interface for a humanoid nursing robot (100) dedicated to pre- and post-operative care. According to one embodiment, the interface module (510) includes a communication module, and the communication module can perform communication with an external device. The communication module can establish a communication channel between the humanoid nursing robot (100) dedicated to pre- and post-operative care and an external device, and can perform communication with the external device through the communication channel. The communication module may include at least one of a wired communication module or a wireless communication module. The wired communication module is connected to the external device via a wire and can communicate via a wire. The wireless communication module may include at least one of a short-range communication module or a long-range communication module. The short-range communication module can communicate with the external device in a short-range communication manner. The long-range communication module can communicate with the external device in a long-range communication manner. Here, the long-range communication module can communicate with the external device through a wireless network. According to another embodiment, the interface module (510) may include at least one of an input module or an output module. The input module can input a signal to be used in at least one component of the pre- and post-operative dedicated humanoid nursing robot (100). The input module may include at least one of an input device configured to allow a user to directly input a signal to the pre- and post-operative dedicated humanoid nursing robot (100), a sensor device configured to detect the surrounding environment and generate a signal, or a camera module configured to capture an image and generate image data. The output module may include at least one of a display module for visually displaying information or an audio module for outputting information as an audio signal.
[0077] The memory (520) can store various data used by at least one component of the pre- and post-operative dedicated humanoid nursing robot (100). For example, the memory (520) may include at least one of volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The data may include at least one program and associated input data or output data. The program may be stored in the memory (520) as software containing at least one instruction.
[0078] The processor (530) can control at least one component of the pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot (100) by executing a program in memory (520). Through this, the processor (530) can perform data processing or computation. At this time, the processor (530) can execute commands stored in memory (520).
[0079] The processor (530) performs pre- or post-operative nursing tasks for the patient through two-way communication with the patient, checks surgery-related information as the patient completes the pre-operative checklist, and conducts interaction-based education regarding the surgical situation, including the pre- or post-operative period, through customized pre- and post-operative information generated according to the patient's surgery information and health status based on the checked surgery-related information. The processor (530) can dynamically update customized pre- and post-operative information by collecting and reflecting real-time feedback through mutual conversation with the patient.
[0080] The device described above may be implemented as a hardware component, a software component, and / or a combination of a hardware component and a software component. For example, the device and components described in the embodiments may be implemented using one or more general-purpose or special-purpose computers, such as, for example, a processor, a controller, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a programmable logic unit (PLU), a microprocessor, or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions. The processing unit may execute an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications executed on said operating system. Additionally, the processing unit may access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to the execution of the software. For ease of understanding, the processing unit may be described as being used as a single unit, but those skilled in the art will understand that the processing unit may include a plurality of processing elements and / or a plurality of types of processing elements. For example, the processing unit may include multiple processors or one processor and one controller. Additionally, other processing configurations, such as parallel processors, are also possible.
[0081] Software may include computer programs, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of these, and may configure a processing unit to operate as desired or instruct the processing unit independently or collectively. Software and / or data may be embodied in any type of machine, component, physical device, virtual equipment, computer storage medium, or device so as to be interpreted by the processing unit or to provide instructions or data to the processing unit. Software may be distributed over networked computer systems and may be stored or executed in a distributed manner. Software and data may be stored on one or more computer-readable recording media.
[0082] The method according to the embodiment may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. The computer-readable medium may include program instructions, data files, data structures, etc., either alone or in combination. The program instructions recorded on the medium may be those specifically designed and configured for the embodiment, or they may be those known and available to those skilled in the art of computer software. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes; optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magneto-optical media such as floptical disks; and hardware devices specifically configured to store and execute program instructions, such as ROM, RAM, and flash memory. Examples of program instructions include machine code, such as that generated by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter, etc.
[0083] Although the embodiments have been described above with reference to limited examples and drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations from the description above. For example, suitable results can be achieved even if the described techniques are performed in a different order than described, and / or the components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. are combined or assembled in a form different from described, or replaced or substituted by other components or equivalents.
[0084] Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents to the claims also fall within the scope of the claims set forth below.
Claims
1. Regarding humanoid nursing robots dedicated to pre- and post-operative care, At least one processor configured to execute computer-readable instructions contained in memory Includes, The above at least one processor is, Performing pre- or post-operative nursing duties for the patient through two-way communication with the patient, By performing the pre-operative checklist for the above patient, surgery-related information is checked, and Based on the aforementioned checked surgery-related information, interactive education regarding surgical situations, including pre- and post-operative situations, is conducted through customized pre- and post-operative information generated according to the patient's surgery information and health status. A dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot characterized by 2. In Paragraph 1, The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care is, It recognizes the patient's face through patient recognition using cameras and voice recognition, and verifies surgery-related information, including patient identity, surgery schedule, surgical consent form, and fasting status, by comparing the patient identification information with the hospital's computer system. A dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot characterized by 3. In Paragraph 1, The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care is, It supports medical staff in checking patient status information by linking patient data collected before and after surgery to the hospital's computer system and electronic medical records. A dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot characterized by 4. In Paragraph 1, The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care is, Depending on the type of surgery and the patient's health condition, educational content including pre-operative preparations, pre-anesthesia precautions, infection prevention, and safety guidelines within the operating room is provided in a multimedia format including videos, images, and text, and real-time answers or repetitive explanations are provided via an AI chatbot regarding questions about the provided educational content. A dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot characterized by 5. In Paragraph 1, The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care is, By conducting the above interaction-based education, the AI chatbot guides the patient on surgical preparations, verifies the level of surgical readiness based on the guided preparations, collects the patient's health data and transmits it to medical staff, verifies the patient's surgical site based on the guided preparations, and guides the patient on route information for moving to the operating room or the examination room for pre-operative tests. A dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot characterized by 6. In Paragraph 1, The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care is, The results of the patient's pre-operative checklist and the completion details of the interaction-based education are recorded in the hospital's computer system to convey to the patient and medical staff that the pre-operative procedure has been completed. A dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot characterized by 7. In Paragraph 1, The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care is, It monitors the patient's vital signs, including body temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, through sensors including a thermometer, heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor, and pulse oximeter; analyzes exercise pattern information, including the patient's movement and breathing patterns, through a camera and motion sensor to detect the potential for postoperative complications; and transmits a warning message to medical staff if the monitored vital signs or exercise pattern information deviate from the normal range. A dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot characterized by 8. In Paragraph 1, The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care is, Delivers the medication dosage at the prescribed time via voice or visual guidance according to the patient's prescription information and medical staff's instructions, and receives feedback from the patient on whether the medication has been taken. A dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot characterized by 9. In Paragraph 1, The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care is, Identifying the patient's pain information after surgery, providing information on pain management based on the identified pain information, conducting education on the effects and side effects of medication according to the pain information, and monitoring the location, skin condition, and dressing status of the drainage tube resulting from the surgery, and transmitting a notification to the medical staff if there is an abnormality in the drainage tube. A dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot characterized by 10. In Paragraph 1, The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care is, It guides rehabilitation exercises based on a schedule set according to the patient's type of surgery and recovery status, explains the movements of the guided rehabilitation exercises using visual materials via screen or voice guidance, and provides feedback on posture information regarding the guided rehabilitation exercises. A dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot characterized by 11. In Paragraph 1, The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care is, Providing psychological support to alleviate anxiety, pain, and stress that may occur after surgery by engaging in conversation with the patient through an AI chatbot, providing psychological stability content regarding imagery therapy, music, meditation, and breathing techniques according to the patient's psychological state, and guiding additional materials regarding the provided psychological stability content based on the patient's response. A dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot characterized by 12. In Paragraph 1, The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care is, Providing educational content necessary for postoperative patient management, including postoperative self-care methods, medication guidance, emergency response, and follow-up care methods. A dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot characterized by 13. In Paragraph 1, The aforementioned humanoid nursing robot dedicated to pre- and post-operative care is, By monitoring in-room environmental information, it adjusts the room environment for the patient's postoperative recovery and provides interventions for changing the patient's position, maintaining posture, and relieving pain. A dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot characterized by 14. Regarding the method of supporting nursing tasks using a dedicated pre- and post-operative humanoid nursing robot, Step of performing pre- or post-operative nursing duties for the said patient through two-way communication with the patient Includes, The steps performed above are, A step of checking surgery-related information by performing the pre-operative checklist of the above patient; and A step of conducting interaction-based education regarding surgical situations, including pre- or post-operative situations, through customized pre- and post-operative information generated based on the patient's surgical information and health status, in accordance with the aforementioned checked surgery-related information. Nursing work support methods including 15. A computer program stored on a computer-readable storage medium for implementing a method of supporting nursing tasks using a dedicated humanoid nursing robot for pre- and post-operative care, The above nursing support method is, Step of performing pre- or post-operative nursing duties for the said patient through two-way communication with the patient Includes, The steps performed above are, A step of checking surgery-related information by performing the pre-operative checklist of the above patient; and A step of conducting interaction-based education regarding surgical situations, including pre- or post-operative situations, through customized pre- and post-operative information generated based on the patient's surgical information and health status, in accordance with the aforementioned checked surgery-related information. A computer program stored on a computer-readable storage medium that executes.