Robotic Dog Helps Train Veterinary Students

Cornell University has developed an innovative way to teach veterinary students to care for animals in emergency situations: a robotic dog named Robo Jerry 2. Cornell is also designing simulator parts to be used in robo-cats and possibly someday robo-horses. “When that real patient comes in that looks similar to that case they managed in simulation, they’re much more likely to jump in and then be involved because now they feel confident,” said Dr. Daniel Fletcher, who created Robo Jerry 2. He hopes that’s a confidence that will carry them into clinic.