AI, robotics building better healthcare 6 ways

Dave Pearson | | Health Exec | Artificial Intelligence
Computer Stethoscope

While AI and robotics won’t be replacing physicians any time soon, emerging applications surely will lift efficiency for human practitioners of the healing arts and sciences.  

Robotics Business Review takes a very quick look at six such improvements already in the works.

“There is much work in a hospital, and not only doctors can use a helping hand,” writes business analyst Emilia Marius. “Nurses and hospital personnel can benefit from the help of robots such as the Moxi robot by Diligent Robotics. This robot takes care of restocking, bringing items and cleaning so that nurses can spend more time with patients and offer a human touch while leaving the grinding to the machine.”

Read the rest of her overview:  

6 Ways AI and Robotics Are Improving Healthcare

Dave Pearson
Dave Pearson

Dave P. has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for more than 30 years, frequently concentrating on hospitals, healthcare technology and Catholic communications. He has also specialized in fundraising communications, ghostwriting for CEOs of local, national and global charities, nonprofits and foundations.

Related Content

Despite AI, burnout continues to dog radiologists
5 ways GenAI can enhance graduate medical education
Nat’l Academy of Medicine sets ‘priorities for action’ as healthcare mulls next moves with AI
5 benefits of AI-enabled EHR systems
FDA regulator examines AI's growing influence in cardiology
AI in the ICU (and elsewhere): Less stress, better conditions, alleviated shortages

Around the web

Radiology Business
ACR shares guidance to help members deal with confusing White House executive orders

A string of executive orders from the White House created serious concerns among radiologists and other healthcare providers throughout the United States. The American College of Radiology issued a statement to help guide its members through the chaos. 

Cardiovascular Business
Philips to sell its emergency care business to private equity firm

Bridgefield Capital, founded in 2015, has previously invested in such popular brands as Cirque Du Soleil, Del Monte and Quiksilver. This transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025. 

AI in Healthcare
Nat’l Academy of Medicine sets ‘priorities for action’ as healthcare mulls next moves with AI

Given the precarious excitement of the moment—or is it exciting precarity?—policymakers and healthcare leaders must set directives guiding not only what to do with AI but also when to do it.