TMiRob Nuclear Medicine Ward Service Robot

TMiRob’s Nuclear Medicine Ward Service Robot was the first medical service robot in China to receive CFDA (now NMPA) Class II medical device registration. It addresses a specific challenge in nuclear medicine departments: providing patient care while minimizing staff exposure to radiation from patients undergoing radiotherapy.

Product Overview

In nuclear medicine wards, patients who have received radioactive therapeutic agents become radiation sources themselves and must remain in isolation. Medical staff entering these areas traditionally wear heavy lead protective equipment. The service robot enters isolation wards to provide routine patient care functions, reducing the frequency and duration of staff exposure.

The system became one of the first innovative medical service items approved for clinical billing in China.

Key Features

TMiRob’s Nuclear Medicine Ward Service Robot is China’s first NMPA Class II medical service robot, enabling medication delivery and remote patient consultation in radiation isolation wards without staff exposure.

• Remote Patient Interaction: Video and audio communication enables physician consultations without physical presence in the isolation ward.

• Health Monitoring: Integration with medical detection devices for routine vital sign assessment.

• Medication Delivery: Autonomous transport of medications to isolated patients.

• Autonomous Navigation: Self-guided movement through ward environments with radiation monitoring integration.

• Telemedicine Platform: Supports remote examination and consultation capabilities.

Technical Specifications

This NMPA Class II device uses autonomous SLAM navigation, integrated radiation monitoring, and remote video/voice communication to serve patients in nuclear medicine isolation wards.

Clinical Applications

Nuclear Medicine Isolation Wards

The primary application addresses radiation protection in wards where patients receive therapeutic radioisotopes. These patients emit radiation requiring isolation, typically for periods ranging from days to weeks depending on the isotope and dosage.

Traditional care requires medical staff to don lead aprons and other protective equipment for each ward entry. The robot reduces these exposure events by handling routine tasks remotely:

• Medication delivery and collection
• Patient communication and consultation
• Basic health parameter collection
• Daily living support

Radiation Exposure Reduction

By automating routine care activities, the system decreases cumulative radiation exposure for nursing and medical staff. This is particularly significant given that nuclear medicine department personnel face ongoing occupational exposure throughout their careers.

Telemedicine Integration

The robot serves as a mobile telemedicine platform, enabling specialists to conduct remote consultations with isolated patients. The video and audio systems support real-time clinical assessments.

Regulatory Status

The product achieved designation as one of China’s first innovative medical service billing items, enabling healthcare facilities to incorporate robot-assisted care into reimbursement structures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What patient care functions can the robot perform?

The robot handles medication delivery, remote video consultations, health monitoring data collection, and patient communication. It reduces the need for medical staff to physically enter radiation isolation zones for routine care activities.

How does this protect medical staff?

Nuclear medicine patients become radiation sources after receiving radiopharmaceutical treatments. Staff entering these wards traditionally wear lead protective equipment and accumulate occupational radiation exposure. The robot performs routine tasks remotely, reducing the frequency and duration of staff entries into radiation zones.

What regulatory approvals does this product have?

The Nuclear Medicine Ward Service Robot was the first medical service robot in China to receive CFDA (now NMPA) Class II medical device registration. It also achieved designation as an innovative medical service item eligible for clinical billing.