Assistant Robots in Moscow Hospitals: First Results of the Experiment
A pilot project on the use of courier robots is successfully underway in Moscow hospitals. These smart machines help medical staff in their daily work by performing simple but important tasks. The first results of the project show that modern technologies can significantly ease the workload of doctors and nurses.
The experiment began in March of this year. Six robots are participating, working in several large city clinical hospitals. The main task of these devices is the delivery of medications, food, bed linen, and consumables between departments. The robots can move independently through corridors, recognize obstacles, and even use elevators.
According to the latest data, the robots have saved staff nearly 3,000 hours during their operation. Previously, doctors and nurses spent this time moving items across the hospital grounds. Now, they can devote more attention to treating patients and performing their direct medical duties. This is especially important given the high workload on the healthcare system.
The robots are equipped with special sensors and cameras that allow them to move safely through crowds of people. They work around the clock and do not require constant human supervision. Patients and hospital staff have already grown accustomed to the unusual assistants and note their reliability and efficiency.
The success of this experiment opens up new opportunities for the digitalization of Russian medicine. In the future, Moscow authorities plan to consider increasing the number of such robots in other medical institutions in the city. The use of automation helps make hospital operations faster, more modern, and of higher quality.