Development of “artificial intellect based dental android system” for simulation of medical manipulations and doctor – patient communication

摘要

Objective. The study is aimed at designing an inventive, multifunctional artificial intellect based anthropomorphic service robot, which could be integrated into an online learning system. An interdisciplinary research group in the framework of a newly formed university consortium is implementing a project in order to develop an artificial intellect based robotized Dental Android System able to simulate an actual clinical dental appointment. Materials and methods. The system is based on an android (humanoid) robot comprising a multifunctional artificial intellect system. The factors, expanding the applicability range of the system and elevating its realistic basis in the course of learning are the use of a high-similarity construction, and introduction of a well-developed sensorics in the model teeth and jaw, in particular: the teeth have the form of heterogeneous objects made of polymer materials with different stress-related characteristics typical for a natural tooth (enamel and dentin) with embedded contact sensors, a thermal sensor to read tooth heating parameters in the course of preparation for the purpose of training pulp burn prevention skills; the smart jaw comprises several independent sectors and load cells allowing to determine the force applied to any part of the jaw. Results. Possibility of audiovisual communication with the robot allows to implement a scenario approach to learning in the course of vocal communication. Conclusions. The system being developed is an innovative solution of current goals of medical staff training in the rapidly emerging digital educational medium throughout the entire medical education process.