Will China have its first licensed robot doctor?

Xiao Yi, a robot developed by Tsinghua University has passed China's National Medical Licensing Examination. This milestone marks a significant step in medical technology, as it is the first robot in China to participate in the exam with full marks of 600. Robot passes China's National Medical Licensing Examination with a noteworthy performance.

Exam Performance and Scoring

Regarding its specific results, it scored 456, exceeding the acceptance line by 96 points. The following data highlights the examination metrics:

• Total Score Possible: 600 points
• Acceptance Line: 360 points
• Xiao Yi's Achievement: 456 points

Preparation and Technical Development

To get a good exam result, the researchers of Xiao Yi started preparing since June 2016. To build its foundational knowledge, they input knowledge from various medical textbooks into Xiao Yi's "brain." To deal with actual problems, researchers invited medical experts for Xiao Yi in February to learn clinical experience and case diagnosis.

The Examination Environment

The testing was conducted under strict supervision. Xiao Yi took the exam in a separate room simultaneously with the other examinees, with nearly 10 staff members working for its exam.

Expert Assessment and Future Prospects

Wu Ji, deputy director of electronic engineering department of Tsinghua University, commented on the success: "This shows that it has indeed mastered the medical knowledge and clinical knowledge, and it has owned the basic ability to employ the knowledge to solve some problems."

However, the path to clinical practice remains ongoing. Yet researchers acknowledge that they still have a long way to go before getting Xiao Yi become a qualified doctor.