MELODY, a remote, robotic ultrasound solution

MELODY – Telerobotic ultrasound solution

Remote handling of the ultrasound probe

Thanks to the MELODY Expert system, the imaging expert performs ultrasound exams on a patient located remotely.
He manipulates a “dummy probe”, similar to the real one, allowing him to control the robotic arm.

The ultrasound image is displayed on a screen in real time. The expert is capable to make the settings of the ultrasound machine from distance.

Real-time communication

The ultrasound image, the robotic arm command and the videoconferencing are transmitted through internet in real time.

The videoconferencing system allows the expert to speak with the patient.

The system has been designed to use a limited internet bandwidth (2Mbits/s onwards), and therefore it is fully operational in rural areas with ADSL, 3G+, 4G and satellite networks.

Robotic arm
manipulated remotely

A healthcare professional with no ultrasound skill is able to assist the imaging expert by positioning the robotic arm on the patient.

The ultrasound probe is mounted on the robotic arm.
The MELODY system replicates exactly the motions generated by the hand of the expert in real time.

Multiple indications
for use

Compatible with all
ultrasound machines

Fits with most of
ultrasound probes

Robotic arm with
4 degrees of freedom

Ensures expert
dependent diagnosis

International clinical
validation

Real time exams

Multi-site connectivity

No distance limitation

EXPERT MELODY SOLUTION

TYPES OF ULTRASOUNDS USING MELODY

Abdominal
Cardiac
Pelvic
Urinary tract
Gynecologic
Obstetric

BENEFITS TO THE RADIOLOGIST

Ability to perform exams remotely, without needing to travel
Share and simplify on-duty responsibilities
Enhances long-distance cooperations
Improves working conditions for often overworked radiologists

MELODY PATIENT SOLUTION

BENEFITS TO THE HEALTHCARE CENTER

Address the lack of specialists in remote areas
Offer quality exams and ensure repeat business
Solve medical professional turnover problems
No need to find and recruit specialists
Save transportation costs and time
Provide care at the community level
Accurate diagnosis
Reduces the number of deaths due to diagnosis delays
Frees physicians in the field from the feeling of isolation and improves training
Promotes better access to medical care

BENEFITS TO THE PATIENT

Access to imaging procedures on-site
Improved patient care
Access to a medical expert in real-time
Avoid the inconvenience and complications of traveling and long wait times
Faster emergency examinations
Almost instant results with a rapid, live diagnosis to help guide further testing