Imagine stepping into an AI-powered doctor’s office - Now you can
When I saw this news, I had to share it with you. In our latest episode of “Black Mirror” comes to life, new AI-powered health care tech just dropped. I did a ton of research, so you know what it is when it pops into your hometown. And this is def a talker around the dinner table.
Inside the so-called CarePod, you can get your blood drawn, a blood pressure reading and a strep throat test … without a real live doctor or nurse present. That’s right. Just you and AI in a room. Say it with me out loud, “Holy mother of robots!”
Paging doctor robot
CarePod is the baby of AI-centric health care company Forward Health. It has facilities across the U.S. that blend AI-powered tech with traditional health care. People say it feels like your doctor’s office collided with an Apple Store.
The first 25 CarePods will launch in cities like Scottsdale, San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Philadelphia. It’s hoping to have 3,200 rob docs up and running within a year. You’ll find CarePods in malls and office buildings if all goes well.
Open the health pod door, Dave
So, how does it work? First, you’ll walk up to the pod’s door and unlock it with your phone. Inside, you’ll find a large touchscreen, a chair and a glowing ring on the floor (that’s the full-body scanner).
On the touchscreen, you’ll see several options like a full body scan, thyroid testing, diabetes screening and much more — a program for every ailment. On the side, a drawer pops open with everything you need for whichever tests you choose.
After your test is complete, you’ll get a diagnosis on the screen. If there’s any follow-up needed, a (human) Forward Health doctor will provide a prescription or additional instructions.
Every CarePod is staffed with a real person who answers questions and tends to the device between users. They won’t hop in the pod with you, though.
Need a blood test? CarePod uses a single-use, needleless collection device. Blood pressure is measured through a wireless arm cuff. CarePod can also check for STDs, but we’re in the dark about how that one happens.
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