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- MedTech Simulator – A tool for medical studentsPublication . Beatriz, Dânia; Pinto, Gabriel; Barata, Inês; João, Maria; Marques, Maria Arcelina; Lázaro Jacob, Frederico; Guimarães, PedroSocioeconomic and health system progress has resulted in significant improvements in living conditions and an increase in average life expectancy. However, the aging of the European population highlights the growing demand for healthcare. Technology plays a crucial role in transforming this sector, driving advances in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases. Medical simulation emerges as an essential tool for improving skills, facing challenges in the transition to more effective and realistic approaches. The shortage of trainers and supervision during internships are challenges in medical education in Portugal, as well as preventable deaths related to medical errors. In response to these problems, the MedTech Simulator, an advanced training tool designed to improve the technical skills of medical students in a safe and realistic way. With a clinically accurate environment, the simulator integrates crucial functionalities such as facial recognition, speech processing, motor-controlled head and eye movements, and pressure, temperature and breathing mechanisms. The interface offers disease simulation options, allowing control of each module and visualization of vital data. The harmonious integration of Python, Arduino Mega and Raspberry is essential to the success of the medical simulator. The purpose of the prototype is to guarantee the appropriate knowledge, skills and behavior of doctors in clinical training, to provide excellent service and ensure patient safety.
- Home Assistive Robot for Alzheimer's PatientsPublication . Nóbrega, Antónia; Portela, Mariana; Tavares, Sofia; Guimarães, Pedro; Marques, Maria Arcelina; Lázaro Jacob, FredericoWith the increase in the senior population, especially patients with dementia and Alzheimer's, healthcare professionals are increasingly overwhelmed. Existing assistive technologies to improve these patients’ quality of life and their caregivers are scarce given the daily challenges they face. To tackle this issue, a domestic assistive robot was developed for Alzheimer's patients – AlzheimerAlly - which encompasses the functionalities of a service robot, and a companion robot. AlzheimerAlly's functionalities involve tracking continuous monitoring of the patient's anatomical points to detect the type of movement and medication intake. The movement of the robot follows the movement of the patient. Additionally, the graphical interface allows cognitive and stimulation tests to be carried out. The medication dispenser, implemented, contains compartments, each with a LED. Finally, there is a website, which allows you to enter and access relevant data about the medication dispenser and cognitive tests. The functionalities described were thoroughly tested, demonstrating effective implementation. However, the prototype still remains subject to improvements. Although AlzheimerAlly requires improvements, it is already a significant and functional contribution to the area of care for Alzheimer's patients. This robot represents innovation and improvement in the quality of life of patients, their caregivers and healthcare professionals.
- UVMove: Disinfection robotPublication . Terroso, David; Sousa, João; Fernandes, Ana; Lázaro Jacob, Frederico; Silveira, António; Guimarães, Pedro; Marques, Maria ArcelinaHomes are an environment where many human activities take place, leaving them exposed to infections and other diseases, putting at risk the health of its residents, especially those who have a more fragile health [1]. Infection through the floor presents a high risk of contamination, and can occur through vomit, blood, feces, and waste that humans or pets may carry into the house [2], [3].The development of this project started with the idealization on how to reduce the number of infections occurred with origin on the floor, without the use of chemical products that can lead to intoxication of children and negative consequences for the environment [4]. Then, many ideas came up but only the imple mentation of a robot with minimal human contact remained, which led to the UVMove. It is a small size robot capable of disinfecting the floor where it operates, without the use of water or chemicals, dedicated only to the automatic dis infection with ultraviolet radiation. However, room for improvement is left, changes that could not be done with the available resources, like improving the disinfection effectiveness and its battery autonomy, with possible implementation in hospitals and houses, in the future.