Completed Feasibility Trial: AI-Powered Human Support Robot for Paediatric Asthma Education — Findings Clinicians Should Know
247 Health News Editorial
·7 July 2026
·5 min read
·clinical-trialsA completed feasibility trial from the University of Miami has evaluated an AI-powered Human Support Robot as a medium for delivering structured asthma education to children aged 3–17 and their caregivers. The AIR Support study assessed enrolment, completion, session length, technical performance, and acceptability across paediatric patients, caregivers, and clinicians — offering early evidence on the viability of robotic platforms in paediatric respiratory care.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
References
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