The advent of robotics is changing the world economy. The World Health
Organization (WHO) reports that more than 1 billion people live with some form of
disability. In addition, changes around the world mean that patients are getting older
and sicker, with many people living alone at home or in hospitals and relying on some
form of aid to meet their specific needs. On the other hand, research and innovation in
medical robotics have increased tremendously in recent years. Medical automation and
robotics have the potential to deliver improved patient care, innovation, and safety for
patients and physicians. This paper presents a systematic mapping study to understand
the emerging role and the application of robotics in healthcare, and identifies existing
and likely future challenges to maximize the benefits associated with robotics and
related convergent technologies. This study employs a qualitative research technique.
The methodology includes a comprehensive literature review on robotics in healthcare
automation to gain qualitative insights. The research revealed significant improvements
in healthcare efficiency and decision-making accuracy due to automation and robotics.
The findings of this study offered valuable insights into the benefits and challenges of
automation and robotics in healthcare.
Keywords: Ageing, Autonomous system, Automation, Healthcare, Health systems, Innovation, Imaging systems, Patient care, Robotics, Safety, Technologies, Wellbeing.
