Nurse Robot (Healthcare Robotics)

Remote-operated nurse assistance robot enabling contactless monitoring and medication delivery in hospital wards.

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Overview

Designed mechanical systems for a remote-operated nurse assistance robot during COVID-19 to reduce frontline exposure. Focused on contactless monitoring and medication delivery in isolation rooms and hospital wards.

Problem

Frontline staff faced high exposure risk while performing routine tasks in isolation wards. Hospitals needed rapidly deployable solutions that maintained hygiene and safety.

Solution

Developed a remote-operated nurse robot for contactless assistance, prioritizing ease of disinfection, safe operation around patients, and reliable deployment in hospital environments.

My Role

• Owned mechanical design (chassis, actuation, sensor mounts, enclosures)
• Ensured layouts met hygiene and contactless requirements
• Collaborated closely with electronics and software teams for integration

System Architecture (Mechanical Focus)

• Chassis: Compact, stable platform for hospital use
• Actuation: Mechanisms for controlled movement and task execution
• Enclosures: Easy to clean for contamination control
• Sensor mounts: Structured for monitoring and communication hardware

Sensors and Electronics (Integrated)

• Thermal temperature sensor (thermal gun)
• Camera for patient monitoring
• Display for visual interaction
• Microphone and speaker for two-way communication
• Controller: Raspberry Pi + Arduino Mega

Key Engineering Challenges

• Designing for hygiene and contactless interaction
• Rapid development under tight pandemic timelines
• Ensuring stability and safety around patients and staff

Validation and Deployment

• Deployed in hospital environment and isolation rooms
• Validated through real-world use (not lab-only)

Outcome

Delivered a functional nurse assist robot during a critical period, reducing direct exposure for healthcare workers and demonstrating rapid-response robotics feasibility in healthcare.

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