Suryaa National Desk: Software Technology Parks aims to further expand the role of artificial intelligence in the field of modern medicine... Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) Varanasi jointly organized a special conference with the objective of further expanding the role of artificial intelligence in the field of modern medicine. The forum extensively discussed how AI can contribute to the development of healthcare services and assistive technologies for the disabled and elderly. Leading medical experts, technology researchers and start-up founders of the country attended the conference and showcased their latest innovations.
Experts are of the view that AI-based diagnostic tools are very helpful in making advanced medical services available even to people in remote areas. He explained that artificial intelligence is playing a vital role in early detection of life-threatening diseases like cancer, improving telemedicine services and securely managing patients' health records. The conference specifically highlighted the revolutionary changes being brought in the health sector by various technology startups promoted by STPI. Also, the conference specifically focused on the design of assistive technologies needed by the physically challenged and the elderly to overcome the challenges they face in daily life.
Young researchers and engineering students are called upon to come forward to make low-cost, easy-to-use smart devices. Organizers said that the innovative ideas generated by the conference will be supported by public and private companies to implement them commercially.