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Ultrasound by Robot: The Debate

State proposes telerobotic scans to address rural gaps.

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  • Sarah Jane Tribble

  • February 12, 2026

  • 8 min

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    Alabama plans to use robots for ultrasounds to address the shortage of OB-GYNs in rural areas, but experts express skepticism about their effectiveness.

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    Robotic ultrasounds are not currently in use in Alabama; clinicians rely on phone consultations and telehealth due to workforce shortages.

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    Alabama's infant mortality rate is higher than the national average, highlighting the urgent need for improved maternal health services.

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    Hospital obstetric unit closures in Alabama have significantly reduced access to care, with only 15 out of 55 rural counties offering such services by 2025.

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    Experts argue that technology cannot replace the need for trained healthcare professionals, emphasizing the importance of coordinated care systems.

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Ultrasound by Robot: The Debate

  • by Sarah Jane Tribble

  • February 12, 2026

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