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VOL. 1, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Emerging trends in advanced robotics for healthcare and industry
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Kirana Indah
Abstract

Background: The integration of advanced robotics into healthcare and industrial sectors has accelerated dramatically over the past decade, driven by innovations in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sensor technologies. However, comprehensive analyses of adoption patterns, performance metrics, and sector-specific challenges remain limited.

Objective: This study examines emerging trends in advanced robotics deployment across healthcare and industrial applications, analyzing adoption rates, operational efficiency improvements, cost-effectiveness, and implementation barriers across 247 organizations in 15 countries between January 2022 and December 2024.

Methods: A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative survey data from 247 organizations (128 healthcare facilities and 119 industrial manufacturers) with qualitative interviews from 52 implementation specialists. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, multiple regression analysis, and thematic content analysis. Software tools included SPSS 28.0 and NVivo 14 for quantitative and qualitative data respectively.

Results: Healthcare robotics adoption increased from 34.2% in 2022 to 67.8% in 2024, while industrial adoption rose from 52.1% to 81.3%. Surgical robots demonstrated mean accuracy improvements of 23.4% (SD=4.2, p<0.001) compared to conventional methods. Industrial collaborative robots (cobots) increased production efficiency by 31.7% (SD=6.8, p<0.001) while reducing workplace injuries by 42.3% (SD=5.1, p<0.001). Return on investment averaged 18.6 months for healthcare applications and 14.3 months for industrial implementations. Primary barriers included initial capital costs (cited by 78.5% of respondents), workforce training requirements (71.2%), and integration with legacy systems (64.4%).

Conclusions: Advanced robotics demonstrates substantial potential for transforming both healthcare delivery and industrial operations through measurable improvements in precision, efficiency, and safety. However, successful implementation requires strategic planning, workforce development, and supportive regulatory frameworks. Future developments in human-robot collaboration, autonomous decision-making, and adaptive learning systems will likely accelerate adoption across both sectors.
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Pages:28-38
How to cite this article:
Kirana Indah "Emerging trends in advanced robotics for healthcare and industry". World Journal of Advanced Science, Vol 1, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 28-38
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