MedTech: AI and Medical Robots

Name: MedTech: AI and Medical Robots
Rating: 4.63158 (19 reviews)

4.6 (19 reviews)

11,691 enrolled on this course

2 weeks
5 hours per week
Accreditation available
Digital certificate when eligible
Introductory level

Find out more about how to join this course

Learn how medical robots in healthcare are designed, regulated and used

On this course, you will learn what robots are and explore human robot interaction (HRI) in healthcare. You will identify the challenges of designing robots for healthcare and look at what MedTech scientists are doing to solve them.

Using case studies, you will learn why regulations are essential for the safe use of robots and AI in healthcare, and understand the process of bringing a successful product to market.

You will also explore how artificial intelligence is used in surgical procedures, to improve precision diagnostics, in exoskeleton technology, and even for patient care.

Unable to play video. Please enable JavaScript or consider upgrading your browser.

Download video: standard or HD

Skip to 0 minutes and 9 seconds Medical robots and artificial intelligence are changing the nature of healthcare as we know it. The development of surgical robots adopting AI to improve diagnostics and the use of robotic carers all add the potential to revolutionise healthcare. Whilst these technological developments raise questions on how health care is provided, they also create ethical considerations and highlight the importance of regulatory bodies in medtech. In this course, you will learn how these new innovations advance from the research and development stage right through to commercialisation. You will meet some of the top academics and healthcare professionals from the University of Leeds as they discuss the past, present and future of medical robots and artificial intelligence in the healthcare industry.

Skip to 0 minutes and 56 seconds Discover the expertise and work taking place at the University of Leeds in the field of medtech.

Skip to 1 minute and 2 seconds Join us on Medtech: AI and Medical Robots today.

What topics will you cover?

Understanding the history of AI and robotics in healthcare.
Exploring the features of human-robot interaction.
Human centred design and challenges when designing robots for use in healthcare settings.
Regulatory bodies and frameworks within AI and robotics.
The pathway and process of commercialising healthcare robots.
How robots are currently being used to assist patients.
How robots can be used to assist clinicians.
Exploring the future of robots in healthcare and whether it could result in a loss of human care.

Who is this accredited by?

The CPD Certification Service:

This course has been accredited by the CPD Certification Service, which means it can be used to provide evidence of your continuing professional development.

When would you like to start?

Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.

Available now

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Discuss how AI and Robotic technologies could impact the nature of assisting individuals with healthcare complications.
Articulate the commercialisation and regulatory process of medical robotics in the US and UK.
Describe crucial problems of using AI and robotics in healthcare and how this is overcome.
Describe how assistive robots assist in the application for surgery and rehabilitation.

Who is the course for?

This course is appropriate for anyone interested in MedTech and product design.

The course will be of particular interest to undergraduate students studying engineering, product design, and disciplines related to healthcare, and professionals working in the healthcare sector in a medical capacity or as MedTech designers.

If you are interested in MedTech and robotics, join this course and discover the fascinating work taking place at the University of Leeds.

Who will you learn with?

Shane Xie

I am Shane Xie, a Chair Professor in Robotics and Autonomous System at the University of Leeds. I work in the area of medical devices and technologies with special interest in healthcare robotics.

Who developed the course?

University of Leeds

As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.

Endorsers and supporters

funded by


Ways to learn	Buy this course	Subscribe & save	Limited access
Choose the best way to learn for you!	$109/one-off payment	$244.99 for a whole year Automatically renews	Free
	Fulfill your current learning need	Develop skills to further your career	Sample the course materials
Access to this course	tick	tick	Access expires 25 Oct 2024
Access to 1,000+ courses	cross	tick	cross
Learn at your own pace	tick	tick	cross
Discuss your learning in comments	tick	tick	tick
Tests to check your learning	tick	tick	cross
Certificate when you're eligible	Printed and digital	Digital only	cross
	Continue & Upgrade
		Cancel for free anytime

Ways to learn

Choose the best way to learn for you!

Subscribe & save

$244.99 for a whole year

Automatically renews

Develop skills to further your career

Access to this course
Access to 1,000+ courses
Learn at your own pace
Discuss your learning in comments
Tests to boost your learning
Digital certificate when you're eligible

Cancel for free anytime

Buy this course

$109/one-off payment

Fulfill your current learning need

Access to this course
Learn at your own pace
Discuss your learning in comments
Tests to boost your learning
Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible

Continue & Upgrade

Limited access

Free

Sample the course materials

Access expires 25 Oct 2024

Find out more about certificates, Unlimited or buying a course (Upgrades)

Sale price available until 31 October 2024 at 23:59 (UTC). T&Cs apply.

Find out more about certificates, Unlimited or buying a course (Upgrades)

Sale price available until 31 October 2024 at 23:59 (UTC). T&Cs apply.

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate

Want to know more about learning on FutureLearn? Using FutureLearn