Intelligent Inspection Robots
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Observation and Inspection
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2023
Source: Jaideep S. Talwalkar, MD, Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT Observation and inspection is fundamental to physical examination and begins at the first point of contact with a patient. While observation and inspection are often used interchangeably, observation is a general term that refers to the careful use of one's senses to gain information. Inspection is an act limited to what one can observe visually, and when referring to physical examination,...
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One Dimensional Turing-Like Handshake Test for Motor Intelligence
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2010
We present a Turing-like Handshake test administered through a telerobotic system in which the interrogator is holding a robotic stylus and interacting with another party (human or artificial). We use a forced choice method, and extract a measure for the similarity of the artificial model to a human handshake.
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Respiratory Exam I: Inspection and Palpation
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2023
Source: Suneel Dhand, MD, Attending Physician, Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Disorders of the respiratory system with a chief complaint of shortness of breath are among the most common reasons for both outpatient and inpatient evaluation. The most obvious visible clue to a respiratory problem will be whether the patient is displaying any signs of respiratory distress, such as fast respiratory rate and/or cyanosis. In a clinical situation, this will always require...
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Cardiac Exam I: Inspection and Palpation
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2023
Source: Suneel Dhand, MD, Attending Physician, Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center The cardiac assessment is one of the core examinations performed by almost every physician whenever encountering a patient. Disorders of the cardiac system are among the most common reasons for hospital admission, with conditions ranging from myocardial infarction to congestive heart failure. Learning a complete and thorough cardiac examination is therefore crucial for any practicing physician.
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Abdominal Exam I: Inspection and Auscultation
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2023
Source: Alexander Goldfarb, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, MA Gastrointestinal disease accounts for millions of office visits and hospital admissions annually. Physical examination of the abdomen is a crucial tool in diagnosing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract; in addition, it can help identify pathological processes in cardiovascular, urinary, and other systems. As physical examination in general, the examination of the abdominal region is...
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Mobility allows the robot to reach inspection locations, while cameras, thermal imagers, and other measurement devices collect condition data. Artificial intelligence and data analysis then examine those measurements for unusual patterns or visible problems. Combining movement, sensing, and analysis helps produce a more consistent assessment of equipment, structures, or environments than relying on access or observation alone.
The analysis process can first identify anomalies, meaning conditions that differ from expected observations, and then classify detected defects. This distinction supports condition assessment because the system does more than record images or measurements. It organizes findings into information that engineers can use to understand the state of an asset and determine whether further attention may be needed.
Autonomous systems can carry out inspection activities with reduced direct human access, whereas semi-autonomous systems retain some human involvement in their operation or assessment. Both approaches can limit the need for people to enter difficult or hazardous locations. The choice affects how inspection tasks are conducted while preserving the benefits of sensor-based data collection and analysis.
A typical workflow begins with the robot reaching the relevant equipment, structure, or environment and collecting observations through cameras, thermal imagers, or other measurement devices. The resulting data is analyzed to identify anomalies and classify defects, supporting condition assessment. Engineers can then use those findings as evidence when considering maintenance, infrastructure management, or other decisions.
Engineering applications include pipelines, industrial facilities, bridges, and other locations that are difficult or hazardous for direct human access. In these settings, robotic inspection can improve coverage and consistency while reducing worker exposure. The collected information supports assessments across different asset types and helps organizations manage infrastructure and equipment more systematically.
Inspection results provide condition information that can be used to recognize anomalies, classify defects, and evaluate the state of an asset. That evidence contributes to predictive maintenance and infrastructure management by informing decisions about whether equipment or structures may require repair, continued monitoring, or replacement. The approach connects field observations with longer-term engineering planning.