Would You Let a Robot Help Deliver Your Baby?

Most women aren't just happy with the technological advancements that have aided in labor and delivery -- they demand them. But what if the next big innovation in childbirth is delivering a baby with the help of . . . According to findings from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, what was once relegated to sci-fi movies could play a vital role in future labor wards. In a video produced by CNN, you can see one such robot assisting doctors and nurses with everything from understanding patients' needs to making scheduling decisions. This role of "resource nurse," in which one person is in charge of assigning all the other nurses to care for patients, is complicated not only because it requires quick, effective decision-making but because it occurs in a stressful, often unpredictable setting.