Robots Join Staff of Adventist Hospital
August 31, 2006
The newest employees at Seventh-day Adventist-owned Florida Hospital work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, never take a break, and wouldn't think of asking for a raise. Amid the usual flurry of doctors, nurses, and patients, you're likely to find them scurrying along the hospital's hallways with linens, meals, and other supplies in tow. These new employees are three robots called TUGs. Hospital staff says they've already proved to be helpful and dependable. Designed by Aethon, the robots "eliminate repetitive tasks like pushing carts and running errands" to "ensure [hospital] caregivers are spending their valuable time taking care of patients," says Mike Thompson, Florida Hospital Celebration Health assistant administrator. [Florida Hospital/ANN Staff]
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