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Medical students use a robotic butt called Patrick to get to grips with the prostate

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Researchers at University of Florida, Drexel University and the University of Wisconsin worked together to create "Patrick," a robotic butt who assists medical students in practicing for proctology examinations. Credit: KQED SCIENCE
So, today at work… (Picture: KQED SCIENCE)

Meet Patrick, the robotic butt.

Before you get lost in ALL the butt jokes, Patrick has a very important role. He’s there to teach medical students the right – and wrong – way to perform proctology exams.

According to Mashable, Paddy was created by researchers at University of Florida, Drexel University and the University of Wisconsin, to help students investigate the prostate.

And this is one brainy backside.

The robot has four, er, inbuilt sensors which alert the examiner as to whether they’re applying the correct amount of pressure… Read the full story


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