International Scientific and Training Meeting: Robotics and Modern Forms of Education in Medical Professions September 3rd, 2025, Kraków, Poland

Abstract

About the Meeting

We are presenting abstracts from the presentations from the international conference held in Krakow on September 3, 2025. The proceedings were divided into two thematic Sessions: 1: Modern Technologies in the Service of Precision and Prevention, and 2: Education, Communication, and Personalizing Innovation.

The first session of the conference opened the world of medicine, where advanced technology is becoming an integral element of patient care, from prevention to complex surgical interventions. The session began with a reflection on robot-assisted surgery in gynecology and general surgery, which, thanks to 3D visualization and exceptional precision, is redefining the standards of minimally invasive surgery. However, it is important to emphasize that this technology must be paired with proactive disease prevention, which is the foundation of modern care. This section also explores artificial intelligence and machine learning, which are revolutionizing obstetric and neonatal care through early risk stratification and clinical decision support in intensive care units. A breakthrough in neurorehabilitation was also presented, where systems based on the principles of neuroplasticity and brain-computer interfaces are opening up new possibilities for patients’ recovery. An important point about education rounded out the discussion: high-fidelity medical simulation allows for the development of technical competences, while also reminding them that robots cannot replace empathy, and that the heart of medicine remains the human relationship.

In the second session, the focus shifted to the process of developing medical staff and adapting innovations to individual patient needs. The discussion began with the question of how to educate a master surgeon who combines theoretical knowledge with courage and critical thinking, treating recommendations as guideposts rather than rigid algorithms. An important element of modern education, also addressed during this session, was intercultural communication, which is becoming an indispensable tool in the hands of physiotherapists working in diverse social environments. This session also provided a forum for presenting specific technological solutions, such as innovative weight-bearing support systems (BWS) and telemedicine applications based on artificial neural networks that automate the selection of orthopedic equipment. The issue of identifying technological gaps in exoskeleton design was also addressed, in order to create modular solutions better tailored to patient needs. It demonstrated how modern vision and VR systems can support home rehabilitation and how urban architecture can promote mobility. The session concluded with a presentation on the role of simulation laboratories as a foundation for preparing health sciences students for the challenges of real-world clinical work.

Prof. Joanna Golec, PhD (Chair of the Scientific Committee)
Teresa Gniewek, PhD (Chair of the Organizing Committee)