Embodied AI (EmAI) combines advanced AI models with physical world interaction capabilities to address critical healthcare challenges in efficiency, accessibility, and personalization.

• Integrates multimodal large language models and world models to create autonomous systems that can interact with physical healthcare environments
• Spans multiple domains including clinical interventions, patient care, and healthcare systems optimization
• Offers potential solutions to persistent healthcare workforce shortages through automation of routine tasks
• Provides framework for more personalized care delivery through continuous monitoring and adaptive responses

This emerging interdisciplinary field represents a significant opportunity to transform healthcare delivery models, potentially improving patient outcomes while addressing systemic healthcare challenges like access disparities and provider burnout.

From Screens to Scenes: A Survey of Embodied AI in Healthcare