Robotic Intubation

A blocked airway is life-threatening, and every second counts. It can be especially challenging to intubate and open someone's airway when they are obese, choking, or have difficult anatomies. But robots are stepping up to the challenge. Thanks to technology developed at Ohio State University, a robotic endoscopic device intubates using an electric motor controlled by a small computer. It receives 3-D mapping information from a small speaker that emits sound and magnetic waves to an internal sensor, instead of relying on traditional visual cues from humans using laryngoscopes. The robotic device improves accuracy while helping first responders intubate during emergencies in the field. 

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