Video: CES 2013: Robot doctor makes its debut in Las Vegas Delegates at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2013) were offered a glimpse of the future of health care, with a variety of new gadgets - including advanced heart rate monitors and blood pressure apps. One new development in the world of health care is a special consulting booth, which allows patients to film parts of their body which are concerning them. The image then appears on a screen in front of a doctor who is able to dispense medical advice. Meanwhile, iRobot have created a medical assistant named RP-VITA which is designed for use in hospitals. The robot uses sensors to make its way around the hospital, and is then able to hold video conferences with patients to establish how they are feeling. Not only does it allow doctors to carry out remote consultations when they are physically unable to be at the patients' bedsides, it also gives them access to hospital records and notes at the touch of a button.