How are artificial intelligence and machine learning changing medical devices?

How are artificial intelligence and machine learning changing medical devices?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies have the potential to transform health care by deriving new and important insights from the vast amount of data generated during the delivery of health care every day. Medical device manufacturers are using these technologies to innovate their products to better assist healthcare providers and improve patient care. Medical device manufacturers are also using the Internet of Things (IoT) in collaboration with medical devices equipped with artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes. One of the greatest benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) in software resides in its ability to learn from real-world use and experience, and its capability to improve its performance.

What is artificial intelligence and machine learning?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been broadly defined as the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. Artificial intelligence can use different techniques, including models based on statistical analysis of data, expert systems that primarily rely on if-then statements, and machine learning.

Machine Learning (ML) is an artificial intelligence technique that can be used to design and train software algorithms to learn from and act on data. Software developers can use machine learning to create an algorithm that is ‘locked’ so that its function does not change, or ‘adaptive’ so its behavior can change over time based on new data.

Some real-world examples of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies include:

An imaging system that uses algorithms to give diagnostic information for skin cancer in patients.

Diabetics can wear smart sensors to monitor their blood sugar levels and administer insulin to control them.

A smart sensor devices that estimates the probability of a heart attack.

Medical device manufacturers are using Internet of Things (IoT) in collaboration with medical devices equipped with artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes.

How are artificial intelligence and machine learning changing medical devices?