Robotic Ultrasound: The Breakthrough in Tele-Sonography
Ultrasound has historically been the most operator-dependent imaging modality. In 2026, robotic ultrasound (RUSS) has standardized this process by using robotic arms to hold and manipulate the probe.
Force-Sensing Technology: To maintain high image quality, these robots use "impedance control" to apply a constant, safe pressure on the patient’s skin. This prevents the image "noise" caused by uneven manual pressure.
Telerobotic Diagnostic Reach: Specialists in urban centers now perform remote real-time examinations on patients in rural clinics. Using a haptic feedback joystick, the doctor "feels" the resistance of the patient's body through the robot, allowing for complex assessments like fetal heart scans or liver biopsies to be conducted from hundreds of miles away.