# Healthcare Provider-Supporting Robots The 'Moxi' Healthcare Service Robot Handles Menial Tasks By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-04-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-service-robot References: [gadgetify](http://www.gadgetify.com/moxi-ai-healthcare-robot/) & [diligentrobots](http://diligentrobots.com/moxi) Many professionals in the healthcare industry need to spend a fair amount of time performing menial tasks throughout the day, so the 'Moxi' healthcare service robot is engineered to help eliminate the need for this. The robot is programmed to complete various [non-patient-facing tasks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanoid-robot-1) that will let nurses focus more on the needs of patients instead of tending to things behind the scenes. The robot features a moving head with LED eyes that allow it to express itself to others in the environment to create a better connection with them. The 'Moxi' healthcare service robot is outfitted with a bevy of sensors that will allow it to seamlessly navigate through tight hallways to deliver supplies or even handle lab samples. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Robot-assisted Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced robotic systems to assist healthcare professionals in performing non-patient-facing tasks. - **Automation in Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create automated systems and robots that can handle repetitive and menial tasks, freeing up healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care. - **Robotic Nurses:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design intelligent robots capable of performing basic nursing tasks to alleviate healthcare professionals' workload. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of robotics and automation in healthcare settings to improve operational efficiency and patient care. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge robotic technologies and sensors for applications in healthcare services. - **Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Repurpose existing manufacturing technologies and expertise to create cost-effective healthcare service robots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Assistive Homecare Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeroth-m1.md) - [Friendly Robotic Wheelchair Caregivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-robot-concept.md) - [Dynamic Task Support Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muks-robotics-spaceo.md) - [Elderly Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeo.md) - [Senior Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiden.md) - [Roving Wellness Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namuhx-a1.md) - [Senior-Supporting Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seniorsupporting-robotic-exoskeletons.md) - [Autonomous Support Cargo Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evobot.md) - [Expressive Home Assistance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oppo-xiaobu.md)