Emerging Technologies Promoting Health When you hear the word “robot,” what comes to mind? Do you picture a helpful humanoid machine or an imposing mechanical giant? At its core, a robot is a device designed to carry out particular functions. "Most people think of robots as rigid machines made from metal and circuitry," says Dr. Ryan Sochol, mechanical engineer at the University of Maryland. However, medical robotics encompasses a wide variety of forms and capabilities. Dr. Sochol and

During the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), presented a report regarding the third pillar of WHO's Triple Billion goals: ensuring one billion more people enjoy improved health and well-being. He spotlighted an often-overlooked issue—that 24% of all global deaths are associated with preventable environmental causes, such as exposure to hazardous chemicals, poor waste management, and pollution. His