Design and Development of Smart Surgical Assistant Technologies: A Case Study for Translational Sciences

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Author Biographies
Chapter 1 Introduction to Voice-Activated Assistants
	1.1 What Is Voice-Activated Technology?
	1.2 System Architecture of Voice-Activated Technology
	1.3 History
		1.3.1 Humble Beginnings: The 1920s
			1.3.1.1 Radio Rex
		1.3.2 Significant Developments in Speech Recognition: 1950 to
			1.3.2.1 Digit Recognizers
			1.3.2.2 DARPA
		1.3.3 Modern Developments: 1990 to
			1.3.3.1 Development of Internet, Microprocessors, and Internet of Things Devices
			1.3.3.2 Modern Voice-Activated Smart Assistant Technology
	Further Reading
	References
Chapter 2 Commercial Voice-Activated Assistants
	2.1 Reason for Adoption
		2.1.1 Hands-Free Interaction
		2.1.2 Voice Is the Most Natural Mode of Communication
		2.1.3 Voice Is the Most Efficient Mode of Communication
	2.2 Current Applications of Voice-Activated Assistants
		2.2.1 Mobile Assistants
		2.2.2 Smart Home Assistants
		2.2.3 Commercial Assistants
	2.3 The Future of Voice-Activated Assistants
		2.3.1 Conversational AI
	2.4 Challenges
		2.4.1 Privacy
		2.4.2 Public Perception
		2.4.3 Exclusion of Certain Users
		2.4.4 Introduction to Healthcare Applications
	References
Chapter 3 Development of Smart Surgical Assistants
	3.1 Introduction
		3.1.1 Similar Technology at Work
	3.2 Methods
		3.2.1 Identifying Problems to Tackle
			3.2.1.1 Reduced Surgical Site Infection
			3.2.1.2 Shorter Operative Time
			3.2.1.3 More Efficient Allocation of Human Resources
		3.2.2 Observations to Guide Our Proposed Solution
		3.2.3 Design Requirements
			3.2.3.1 System Design
		3.2.4 Development of the System
		3.2.5 Testing and Implementation
	3.3 Results
	3.4 Discussion
		3.4.1 Merits
		3.4.2 Future Outlook
	References
Chapter 4 Merits and Challenges of Translational Sciences
	4.1 Introduction
		4.1.1 Translational Science from the Engineering Perspective
	4.2 Merits of Translational Science
		4.2.1 Healthcare Innovations from a Solution-Oriented Approach
		4.2.2 Drug Device and Discovery
		4.2.3 Promotion of Multidisciplinary Collaboration
	4.3 Challenges of Translational Science
		4.3.1 Complex Processes and Extended Length of Time
		4.3.2 Immature Technology and Techniques Inhibiting Translational Work
		4.3.3 Challenges in Teamwork and Management
		4.3.4 The Importance of Advanced Training
		4.3.5 The Reality of Translational Research in the Private Sector and Academia
		4.3.6 Challenges Associated with Engineering-Related Translational Research
	References
Chapter 5 Overcoming the Challenges of Translational Research
	5.1 Expansion of Translational Science Education and Research
	5.2 Increased Funding in Translational Research Apparatus and Methods
	5.3 Continued Investment into Physician Scientists
	References
Index