MediBot: Revolutionizing Healthcare with IoT-Based Autonomous Medication Management and Smart Cart Facility
Animesh Giri, Aditi Khasnis, Ananya Brahmavar · 2024
In modern healthcare, the integration of technology has played a pivotal role in elevating patient care standards and streamlining operational workflows. This research focuses on developing the Medication Delivery Cart (MediCart), an autonomous and innovative solution that combines robotics and advanced mapping algorithms seamlessly. This cuttingedge technology aims to transform medication delivery and surgical support within healthcare facilities. The MediCart boasts a robust autonomous navigation system, leveraging a combination of sensors and sophisticated mapping algorithms. This system ensures the safe and efficient transportation of medications from the pharmacy directly to the patient’s bedside. The cart guarantees precise delivery through realtime data processing and monitoring, significantly reducing the potential for medication errors and enhancing overall patient safety. In addition to its primary role in medication delivery, the versatility of the MediCart extends to the operating theater, where it serves as a valuable surgical assistant. Particularly noteworthy is its contribution during the challenging circumstances posed by COVID-19. The MediCart proves invaluable when proximity poses a risk to healthcare professionals. By providing specialized instruments, supplies, and critical realtime data to surgical teams, the MediCart enhances surgical precision, reduces procedural time, and minimizes the necessity for human intervention within the sterile field. This extension further underscores the transformative impact of MediCart in addressing contemporary healthcare challenges and advancing patient-centered care paradigms.