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First Remote Ultrasound in Antarctica

February 21 , 2026 13 hrs 0 min 63 0
  • The AIIMS, New Delhi, conducted the first remote real-time ultrasound on a patient at India’s Maitri research station in Antarctica.
  • The tele-robotic system allows specialists to operate ultrasound equipment remotely.
  • The tele-robotic system was first used during the Covid-19 pandemic and adapted for extreme Antarctic conditions.

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