Chang Robotics and Jacksonville University are revealing their reportedly first-of-its-kind Robot Studio, where cutting edge robots are designed for hospitals, tested, and prepared to be implemented into a professional medical setting.
The university has opened approximately 4,000ft² on the third floor of its Health Sciences Complex for the project, where students, businesses, and the public are invited to witness the technologies in action.
The Robot Studio will showcase the final programming and testing of eight new robots preparing for deployment as cobotic partners to practitioners in a nearby hospital.
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Visitors can experience the robots transporting essential supplies within a simulated healthcare environment, moving from a designated supply room to patient rooms.
The demonstrations will highlight the robots’ ability to handle various items, from linens and medical tools to meals and medications, showcasing their potential to streamline hospital logistics.
In practice, the autonomous mobile robots will handle several time-consuming and physically taxing aspects of a human practitioner’s role.
Dr. Barbara Ritter, dean of the Davis College of Business & Technology, said: “The partnership with Chang Robotics reflects the growing strength of our engineering and computer science programmes at Jacksonville University, aligning with our hands-on design curriculum where students learn the theory and apply their knowledge to relevant emerging technologies.”
Kate McAfoose, president of Chang Robotics, added: “This effort aims to showcase the importance of technological implementations like this and its positive impact on healthcare.
“We are helping all involved to take bigger steps in re-imagining digital, physical, and mobile health.”
Innovations and achievements in robotics in healthcare will be highlighted and celebrated at the second annual Robotics & Automation Awards on 06 November 2024 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.roboticsandautomationawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable industry event – and to book your table!
