Healthcare Revolution using AI-Driven Medibot for Contactless Medication Delivery in Hospital Wards Specifically for Communicable Diseases

Abstract In an era marked by swift technological progress, the healthcare landscape is experiencing a significant change facilitated by the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic systems. This research paper introduces a ground-breaking strategy for medication administration within hospital wards, harnessing the power of AI to ensure the secure and timely delivery of medicines. At the core of this pioneering solution is a contactless delivery system, embodied in the form of a Medibot—an advanced robotic model equipped with the versatile Firebird V robot and precision arms to facilitate seamless pick-up and drop-off services for medication packages. The crux of this innovative approach lies in the integration of AI algorithms, meticulously balancing efficiency, safety, and adherence to medical protocols. The Medibot functions autonomously, relying on a structured database dynamically managing patient bed numbers and names. This automated control system ensures that prescribed medications, as directed by healthcare professionals, are delivered promptly and accurately to the designated recipients. The significance of this proposed system extends beyond operational benefits, offering simplicity, time-saving capabilities, and reduced dependence on human resources. Apart from operational advantages, the Medibot's activities can be externally monitored by human reception, enhancing transparency and accountability in medication delivery. In addition to its efficiency gains, the contactless delivery system outlined in this research serves as a strategic measure to mitigate the spread of communicable diseases within healthcare facilities. By minimizing human-to-human contact in the medication delivery process, the Medibot emerges as a pivotal ally in ensuring the safety of both patients and healthcare providers, presenting a healthcare revolution driven by AI for contactless medication delivery in hospital wards, specifically tailored to address communicable diseases.