Humanoid robot MEDi educates, dances, and relieves dental patient anxiety (VIDEO)

Have you ever seen a dancing robot? If not, this is your chance. MEDi, by Rx Robots, is a humanoid robot used for pain management in medical settings. In the dental office, MEDi has been proven to help with alleviating patient anxiety by providing companionship and education, telling jokes, and dancing.
Dec. 7, 2015
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Have you ever seen a dancing robot? If not, this is your chance. MEDi, by Rx Robots, is a humanoid robot used for pain management in medical settings. In the dental office, MEDi has been proven to help with alleviating patient anxiety by providing companionship and education, telling jokes, and dancing.

Watch our interview below to learn more about MEDi (and, of course, see her dance moves!).

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Erin Robinson is an associate editor in the dental group at PennWell Corporation, where she edits for Dental Economics, RDH magazine, DentistryIQ.com, and the Product Navigator e-newsletter and acts as deputy editor of Apex360. Prior to joining the dental team at PennWell, Erin completed her master's degree at the University of Tulsa, where she taught professional writing to students majoring in business, engineering, and the natural sciences. To contact her or submit an article, email [email protected].

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Erin Robinson

Erin Robinson, MA, is an associate editor in the dental group at Endeavor Business Media (formerly PennWell). Prior to joining the dental team at PennWell, she completed a master's degree at the University of Tulsa, where she taught professional writing to students majoring in business, engineering, and the natural sciences. To contact her or submit an article, email [email protected].

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