
A cutting-edge robotics project, led by Professor Enrico Motta from the Knowledge Media Institute at The Open University, will soon trial AI-driven robots in a hospital scenario, aiming to enhance efficiency and safety in healthcare settings. These advanced robots will not only handle routine tasks, such as delivering medicines, but also identify potential safety hazards, like wandering patients, intruders, or hazards left on floors.
The initiative builds on the broader MK:Smart programme, showcasing the ongoing drive to use innovation for the benefit of Milton Keynes residents. By integrating robotics and AI, this project aims to optimise hospital operations, freeing up staff time to focus on critical patient care.
Part of the international Eureka framework’s “Resilient Enterprise” initiative, this project involves partners from Finland, Switzerland, South Korea, and the UK. It demonstrates how smart city technology can transform healthcare, offering scalable solutions that could extend beyond Milton Keynes to improve hospitals nationwide and globally.
Related links:
- KMi-led robotics project receives major funding to enhance hospital efficiency and safety (KMi Planet News)
- UK robotics project receives major funding to enhance hospital efficiency and safety (OU Research website)