MUSC children's hospital gives patients a robot to virtually access to aquarium
MUSC children's hospital gives patients a robot to virtually access to aquarium
This media article is originally published on the ABC News 4 website.
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The young patients of Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Children's Health and Prisma Health will be able to explore the South Carolina Aquarium without leaving their beds.
In a Jauary 25 Facebook post shown below, the aquarium announced the young patients will have access to a telepresence robot. The robot was provided through a gift from Aflac.
According to the aquarium, patients will be able to explore the aquarium from the hospital during free time, long stays, and during treatments. The patients will have full control of the robot through an in-room tablet, allowing them full access to the aquarium's exhibits. They will also be able to interact with aquarium staff and fellow visitors.
The program was piloted at MUSC Shaw Jenkins Children's Hospital, according to the aquarium. It is expanding to work with Prisma Health Children's Hospitals in the Midlands and Upstate South Carolina, USA.
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