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Medical Rehabilitation Centre Marks 25 Years with Launch of Robotic Therapy and AI-Led Rehabilitation

The field of medical rehabilitation in Eastern India reached a major milestone as the Medical Rehabilitation Centre (MRC), Kolkata, marked 25 years of clinical excellence with the launch of the region’s first robotic therapy and artificial intelligence (AI)–driven rehabilitation services. The announcement was made at the MRC 25 Summit 2025, a national-level medical conference that brought together leading clinicians, rehabilitation specialists, and healthcare leaders from across the country.

Organised as a day-long academic and clinical forum, the summit reflected MRC’s enduring commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred rehabilitation. Over the past two and a half decades, MRC has evolved into a trusted institution for comprehensive rehabilitation care, seamlessly integrating technological advancement with compassionate clinical practice. The summit served both as a celebration of this legacy and as a forward-looking platform to address emerging trends, challenges, and innovations in rehabilitation medicine.

A key highlight of the conference was the introduction of robotic-assisted therapy and AI-enabled rehabilitation protocols, representing a paradigm shift in post-acute and long-term recovery care. Expert discussions underscored the role of robotics in delivering high-precision, repetitive, and task-specific therapy, particularly in neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. AI-driven analytics were noted for their potential to enhance clinical decision-making, personalize treatment pathways, and improve outcome predictability through real-time data interpretation.

Panelists observed that the integration of robotics and AI in rehabilitation is likely to accelerate over the next five to seven years, driven by expanding clinical evidence, improved patient outcomes, and growing acceptance within mainstream healthcare systems. The adoption of these technologies in Eastern India is expected to significantly enhance access to advanced rehabilitation, reduce variability in therapy delivery, and optimise long-term functional recovery.

Beyond technological innovation, the summit featured wide-ranging academic sessions addressing contemporary rehabilitation challenges, including fibromyalgia, post-stroke pain management, peripheral neuropathy, bladder rehabilitation and botulinum toxin therapy, bowel and sexual rehabilitation, tenotomy for functional improvement, and the expanding role of human resource technology in healthcare. Dedicated sessions on AI and robotics highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in shaping future clinical protocols.

The conference was distinguished by the participation of eminent faculty from premier institutions across India. Notable attendees included Dr Rupali Basu, Group CEO of Charnock Hospital and President of Brand Research and Management at RPSG Group; Dr A. K. Mukherjee, Former Director General of the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre and Former Director General of Health Services, Government of India; along with senior academicians and department heads from AIIMS Bhubaneswar, AIIMS Patna, Amrita Hospital Kochi, SMS Medical College Jaipur, IPGMER & SSKM Hospital Kolkata, and Daradia Pain Clinic. The summit was chaired by Dr B. K. Choudhury, former Professor and Head of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Calcutta Medical College, alongside MRC Founder and In-charge, Dr Mouli Madhab Ghatak.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ghatak highlighted the often-overlooked continuum of care in rehabilitation medicine, noting that many patients continue to experience chronic pain, functional impairment, and psychosocial challenges long after acute treatment ends. He stressed the need to bridge gaps between intervention, recovery, and long-term well-being through integrated, technology-enabled, and compassionate rehabilitation models.

Over its 25-year journey, MRC has consistently aligned clinical innovation with humane care, emerging as a benchmark institution in rehabilitation medicine. The MRC 25 Summit 2025 stands as both a celebration of this legacy and a transformative moment for rehabilitation services in Eastern India. With the introduction of robotic and AI-led rehabilitation, MRC reaffirms its commitment to redefining recovery, restoring dignity, and shaping the future of comprehensive rehabilitative healthcare.