Anthropomorphic robots in medicine: technology options and prospects.

Introduction. Anthropomorphic robots may eventually occupy a special niche in medicine, performing physically demanding, as well emotionally monotonous work. As artificial intelligence is introduced, ARs will become more complex and their functions expand. Materials methods. For review on anthropomorphic robots, foreign Russian scientific publications were studied. It should be noted that the segment of for keywords «anthropomorphic robots», «humanoid «social robots» extremely small does not reflect current world practice. 20 articles selected from sources. 2 own classifications have been developed - medical robots. Results. In recent years, there has an explosive growth development robotics. Along with industrial, military, service going its way. A universal robot combination musculoskeletal system, mechanical limbs, voice recognition space neural networks capable processing understanding environment commands. The hallmark AR at time writing: lack cognitive ability physical autonomy. use certain fields described, attempt made to determine social aspects AR. Conclusions. greatest demand (humanoid) medicine caring elderly patients limited motor functions, during pandemics or other potentially life-threatening situations. future, stage introducing intelligence, thorough study legislation security system such required. Currently, cost quite high, but reduction associated absence costs changing using which economically justified. most important aspect emotional interaction person safety latter.