Are you ready for this? Are you ready for this? MONOPOLY919/Shutterstock.comMedical robots are helping doctors and other professionals save time, lower costs and shorten patient recovery times, but patients may not be ready. Our research into human perceptions of automated health care finds that people are wary of getting their health care from an automated system, but that they can adjust to the idea – especially if it saves them money.Hospitals …

However, if you live in, or seek care in, a major city like San Francisco, Chicago or New York, you may encounter medical robots in hospitals. If you find yourself with the option of robotic surgery, there's no need to get anxious or upset. Have an open discussion with your doctor and consider any differences in price, as robotic health care may be much cheaper. Most importantly, make sure you are receiving the highest quality health care possible and make sure you understand all the risks – robotic and otherwise.