Vázquez-Santacruz E, Manrique MA, Acosta AG, Gamboa-Zúñiga M

Language: English
References: 6
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ABSTRACT

In this paper we introduce a methodology for the definition of projects in the area of robotic beds that respond to the real needs of public hospitals in Latin-American. The importance of this methodology relies on the fact that the projects are defined according to it respond to real needs in hospitals. This methodology considers seven steps: pre-diagnosis, diagnosis, technical feasibility assessment, economic feasibility assessment, operational feasibility assessment, feasibility matrix analysis and viability matrix analysis. The diagnostic method (DM) helps with the development of a robotic bed by analyzing its impact in a hospital environment and hence by having a direct impact in the innovations of new robots with new applications mainly for elderly and disabled patients. The DM can be applied in other fields. For these reasons this methodology is very convenient to institutions or private companies interested in developing assistive devices. The lack of a methodology like the one presented, usually leads to failure in the technical implementation, as well as in the commercial aspects since the beginning of the project may be a waste of resources rather than an investment.

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