Automating hospital logistics with mobile robots
Efficient healthcare logistics play a crucial role in maintaining high-quality patient care. Across hospitals worldwide, corridors are bustling with staff performing non-clinical tasks like transporting medicines, linens, food, and waste - tasks that take up valuable time that could be spent on patient care. Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) provide a transformative solution, offering hospitals a smarter, safer, and more efficient way to handle these logistical challenges.
Innovation from industry, benefiting hospitals
When MiR was founded, the vision was to create autonomous mobile robots that would revolutionize logistics in hospitals. The challenges were clear - hospitals needed flexible and reliable solutions to ease the growing burden on healthcare staff. However, as the technology developed, the robots quickly gained recognition for their versatility and efficiency in industrial settings. Industries worldwide embraced MiR robots for their ability to streamline logistics, optimize workflows, and adapt to complex environments.
Now, MiR robots are returning to their roots, ready to support hospitals in new and innovative ways. Why? Because many hospital processes mirror those in industry: transporting heavy loads, maintaining precise workflows, and ensuring safety in shared spaces. Tasks such as delivering sterile instruments, transferring medicines, or handling waste are strikingly similar to industrial logistics processes, making MiR robots an ideal solution for the healthcare sector.
Today, MiR robots bring their robust industrial-grade design and intelligent technology back to hospitals, addressing critical logistical challenges. Whether it's navigating busy corridors, operating elevators, or ensuring secure delivery of sensitive materials, MiR robots combine the best of their industrial expertise with the understanding of healthcare's unique needs.
By leveraging MiR’s technology, hospitals can achieve seamless integration of automation into their day-to-day operations, ultimately enhancing patient care and staff satisfaction.
Why use AMRs at hospitals?
Eliminating non-value-adding tasks.
Healthcare workers often spend a significant portion of their day on transport duties, detracting from their ability to focus on patient care. Studies show that logistics account for up to 30% of hospital operating costs, and staff dedicate as much as 20% of their time to transport-related tasks.
By automating these processes with AMRs, hospitals can:
Free up healthcare staff for more patient-centered activities.
Ensure faster, error-free delivery of essential items.
Reduce physical strain and improve staff ergonomics.
Moreover, the ability of AMRs to operate around the clock without breaks. This ensures efficiency and timely transport of goods even during peak times or night shifts.
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What are the benefits of implementing AMRs in the hospital and healthcare sector?
Enhanced Patient Safety
AMRs minimize the risk of cross-contamination by limiting human contact during the transport of sensitive materials like medication and samples. Robots are easily disinfected and reduce viral or bacterial spread.
Greater Staff Efficiency
By taking over repetitive tasks, such as delivering linens, medications, and supplies, AMRs free up time for healthcare staff to focus on patient care and critical tasks.
Improved Ergonomics and Workplace Safety
AMRs handle heavy, cumbersome loads, reducing physical strain on staff and preventing workplace injuries.
Faster and Reliable Deliveries
Robots ensure timely transportation of critical items such as chemotherapy drugs and lab samples, enhancing hospital workflow and patient outcomes.
Cost Efficiency and Scalability
With quick ROI and the ability to integrate seamlessly into existing hospital logistics, AMRs reduce operational costs and can be scaled to meet growing hospital demands.
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