AI powers smart ward of Samsung Medical Center, from automatic blinds to a robot companion

A JoongAng Ilbo reporter experiences the smart ward at Samsung Medical Center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on May 6. [KIM SEONG-RYONG] Curtains open by voice command. Beds monitor breathing during sleep. An AI robot offers words of comfort before surgery. Every corner of the new smart ward at Samsung Medical Center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, is powered by AI. The JoongAng Ilbo toured an AI-powered hospital room on Wednesday, following the hospital's announcement of the new system on April 27. Related Article Woman loses 29-week pregnancy after being unable to find a hospital to perform an emergency delivery Death of premature twin after mother rejected from hospital highlights health care shortages Patients with excessive hospital visits to pay the price: Ministry The experience began before entering the room. As a visitor approached, a facial recognition system recognized the "patient" and opened the door automatically. The feature could increase accessibility for pa