At a major healthcare summit in Kolkata marking 25 years of medical rehabilitation, leading doctors, rehabilitation specialists, and healthcare leaders from across India convened to explore how robotic therapy and artificial intelligence can transform patient care. The day‑long Medical Rehabilitation Centre (MRC) 25 summit focused on examining the latest innovations and practical applications of these emerging technologies within the field of rehabilitation medicine.
Speakers highlighted how robotics and AI could enhance therapeutic outcomes by providing advanced support for physical recovery. Robotic systems, when combined with intelligent algorithms, have the potential to deliver more precise, adaptive, and consistent therapy than traditional manual methods. Experts also stressed the importance of ensuring that such technologies are safe and scalable before widespread clinical adoption, especially in a complex field like rehabilitation where patient variability is high.
The discussions underscored Kolkata’s growing role as a hub for healthcare innovation, with leaders noting that integrating AI and robotics into rehabilitation could help bridge existing gaps in services, particularly in post‑injury and neurological recovery. Specialists emphasized that intelligent systems can support clinicians by complementing human expertise rather than replacing it, particularly in repetitive or data‑intensive aspects of therapy.
Panelists also touched on future potential, including how AI could be used for personalised treatment plans, remote monitoring of patient progress, and real‑time adjustment of therapeutic regimens. By combining clinical judgment with machine precision, the experts believe that robotic and AI‑driven rehabilitation could significantly improve patient outcomes while expanding access to advanced care within India’s healthcare ecosystem.
