Editorial: Artificial intelligence and robotic applications for smart monitoring and assistance in healthcare services

Emerging technological advances have attracted considerable interest within the healthcare research community. In the literature, a wealth of studies continues to emerge, emphasizing innovative strategies and technologies designed for healthcare applications. Recent research efforts are increasingly investigating methodologies and techniques that utilize data-driven and personalized approaches to improve diagnosis, treatment, and therapy. In particular, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics systems are considered to potentially revolutionize healthcare by offering new solutions to enhance decision-making and empower clinical assistance. Considering this rapidly evolving research on AI and robotic systems, this Research Topic was proposed to collect the ongoing efforts and insights by the research community in the healthcare field. Particularly, the Research Topic aims to collect innovative contributions in advancing monitoring and assistance systems for clinical applications. A total of 5 contributions were selected for publication within this Research