# Blender-Like Virtual Doctors The RP-7 Robot is a Round-The-Clock Physician By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-02-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-doctor References: [gizmowatch](http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/rp-7-robot-is-a-wi-fi-enabled-virtual-doctor/) & [intouchhealth](http://www.intouchhealth.com/products_rp7robot.html) It may look like a blender, but the super intelligent RP-7 robot is actually a virtual doctor that can be on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The RP-7 virtual doctor currently lives at the Ryder Trauma Center at the [University of Miami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/university-of-bristol-1)/[Jackson Medical Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacksons-super-veggie-straws) in Florida. The Wi-Fi-enabled virtual doctor roams the trauma center wards allowing on-site staff to communicate with those who are currently off-duty. The 5-foot tall RP-7 has a monitor mounted on top to add a further layer of connectivity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Healthcare Assistants:** The integration of virtual doctors like the RP-7 robot presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the healthcare industry by providing round-the-clock access to medical expertise. - **Remote Communication Technology:** The use of Wi-Fi-enabled virtual doctors like the RP-7 robot highlights disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology industry by enabling seamless communication between on-site and off-duty medical staff. - **24/7 Healthcare Services:** The availability of 24-hour virtual doctors like the RP-7 robot suggests disruptive innovation opportunities in the healthcare industry by ensuring continuous access to medical care. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from the implementation of virtual doctors like the RP-7 robot to enhance patient care and improve medical efficiency. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore opportunities to develop advanced remote communication technologies like the RP-7 robot to facilitate seamless and efficient communication in various sectors, including healthcare. - **Telemedicine:** The telemedicine industry can leverage the use of virtual doctors like the RP-7 robot to expand their services and provide accessible healthcare solutions to remote areas and underserved communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intuitive Virtual Health Advisors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluedoctor-ai.md) - [Virtual Physician Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drai.md) - [Healthcare Assistant Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-assistant-robot.md) - [Hybrid Healthcare Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doctronic.md) - [Interactive Companion Care-Bots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourier-g3.md) - [Virtual Health Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-doctor.md) - [Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-table-service-robot.md) - [Four-Armed Surgical Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourarmed-surgical-robots.md) - [AI-Powered Healthcare Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carepods.md)