IoT, Robots, and Generative AI in Clinical Engineering: Developments and Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Computing and Artificial Intelligence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2025 | Viewed by 112
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, the healthcare industry has experienced a profound transformation driven by the integration of advanced technologies, significantly impacting clinical engineering practices. Among the most influential technologies revolutionizing how healthcare is delivered, managed, and optimized are the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and generative AI. The IoT enables seamless real-time monitoring, data collection, and communication across medical devices and systems, enhancing patient care and operational efficiency. Robotics is advancing precision in surgical procedures, improving rehabilitation, and automating various hospital functions. Furthermore, generative AI is contributing to treatment plans’ personalization, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and supporting clinical decision-making processes.
By covering a wide range of topics, including theoretical advancements, practical applications, case studies, and ethical considerations, this Special Issue aims to provide an in-depth exploration of how these cutting-edge technologies are being implemented in clinical settings and their broader implications for the field, offering a comprehensive overview of the current state and future potential in clinical engineering, ultimately aiming to advance healthcare innovation.
Dr. Alessio Luschi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- IoT
- robotics
- generative AI
- natural language processing
- artificial intelligence
- clinical engineering
- health technology management
- health technology assessment
- decision support
- biomedical engineering
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