Välkky telerobot has first-of-its-kind ‘sense of touch’, enabling medical staff to ‘feel’ patients remotely – and help stop the spread of infections.  The robot, produced by Edinburgh-based Touchlab Robotics, is taking part in a three-month pilot scheme at Laakso Hospital in Helsinki, Finland. Välkky is controlled by operators wearing an electronic haptic glove. The advanced … Continue reading Healthcare robot with electronic skin developed by Scottish team