Bangladesh is set to launch the country鈥檚 first robotic rehabilitation centre at the Bangladesh Medical University Superspecialised Hospital in Dhaka city on Tuesday, according to a press release.
The facility, developed with technical assistance from China, positions Bangladesh as a trailblazer in South Asia鈥檚 medical landscape, offering hope to patients with paralysis, neurological disorders and long-term injuries with cutting-edge robotic technology.
The centre, equipped with 62 robots of which 22 are powered by artificial intelligence, has been established with a donation of equipment worth Tk 20 crore from the Chinese government.
Designed to meet global standards, it promises precise, tailored physiotherapy and neurological rehabilitation for conditions, such as stroke, nerve injuries, frozen shoulder, chronic pain and accident-related complications.
The facility鈥檚 AI-driven robots were able adapt treatments to individual patient needs, marking a significant advancement over traditional rehabilitation methods, the release said.
Initially focusing on the patients injured during the July uprising, who will receive free treatment, the BMU authorities plan to expand services to the general public in phases. 聽
The centre鈥檚 launch followed the training of 27 doctors and physiotherapists by a seven-member Chinese biomedical engineering team, with full operations expected to begin once the staff gained further expertise, the press release read.
