Engineers at Stanford worked to remove another piece of human fallibility from the medical field by creating an automated blood robot called the 'Veebot.' The Veebot is a system for completing the entire process of collecting blood from beginning to end.
The robot starts by using ultrasound and infrared optics to locate the perfect vein to draw from. After finding the correct position, the catheter is inserted accurately. Finally, the vial of blood is capped and labelled automatically for the doctor to pick up.
Each robot was created to be much more accurate than most doctors are. Since over a fifth of all venepunctures performed by humans miss on the first try, the Veebot is performing a valuable service by automating it.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Automated Blood Collection
- The 'Veebot' robot automates the entire process of drawing blood, making it more accurate and efficient.
- Ultrasound and Infrared Optics in Medical Procedures
- The use of ultrasound and infrared optics in the 'Veebot' robot for locating veins revolutionizes the blood collection process.
- Improving Medical Error Rates
- Automated blood robots like the 'Veebot' have the potential to significantly reduce medical error rates in venepuncture procedures.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Healthcare Technology
- The 'Veebot' blood robot falls under the healthcare technology industry, creating opportunities for automation and accuracy improvements in blood collection.
- Robotic Surgery
- The 'Veebot' blood robot showcases advancements in robotic surgery by automating a crucial step in the medical process.
- Medical Device Manufacturing
- The development of blood robots like the 'Veebot' opens up new avenues in the medical device manufacturing industry for creating accurate and efficient blood collection systems.
