Summary: <p> Last week, the FDA approved the first <em>self-navigating</em> communications robot for use in hospitals.<a href="http://www.intouchhealth.com/products-and-services/products/rp-vita-robot/"> The RP-Vita</a> which stands for remote presence virtual independent telemedicine assistant – was created by<a href="http://www.irobot.com/en/us/robots/home.aspx"> iRobot</a> and <a href="http://www.intouchhealth.com/products-and-services/">In-Touch</a>. The <a href="http://ces.cnet.com/8301-34441_1-57563095/medical-robot-rp-vita-gets-fda-approval/">FDA sanction for the self-guided robot</a> could mark a new era of robotic care in hospitals here in the United States. Joining us with more on how RP-Vita works is <strong>Marcio Macedo</strong>, Director of Product Management for iRobot’s remote presence business unit.</p>
