IEEE Standard for Terms, Definitions, and Classification of Medical Electrical Equipment/Systems Employing Robotic Technology

Abstract

Terms, definitions, and classification of medical electrical equipment/systems employing robotic technology (MEERT) are specified by this standard.

Scope

This standard specifies terms, definitions, and classification of medical electrical equipment/systems employing robotic technology (MEERT ).

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to provide the industry a unified classification and definitions of MEERT that industry can leverage (also see Annex A). Harmonization of these classification and definitions for MEERT promotes a common framework for the industry in the rapid development and deployment of MEERT in the healthcare industry.

Topic

Bioengineering, Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems, Computing and Processing, Robotics and Control Systems