Home-based patient care among AI applications being tested at next-gen 5G, 6G research centre
New mobile networks are expected to be able to handle the greater volumes of data anticipated, as more patients are expected to recover at home.
Singapore's National University Health System (NUHS), telecommunications company Singtel, and Ericsson have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on research aimed at improving hospital healthcare services using AI, 5G-Advanced, and future 6G networks. This research centre will focus on developing wearable AI-powered medical equipment that can detect sudden changes in a patient's health, alert hospital staff and emergency services in real-time, and allow for the care of patients at home.
The upgraded telecommunications networks offer faster speeds, lower latency, and the ability to handle a significantly larger volume of data compared to current 5G networks. This will enable more advanced AI data processing and the development of smaller, less bulky devices such as augmented-reality headsets and smartwatches, which can be used for tracking patient location and vital signs.
Additionally, the new networks will enable hospital-wide AI tools to provide real-time recommendations to address surges in patient admissions and optimize bed space utilization.
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