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Emerging Robotic Technologies and Innovations for Hospital Process Improvement

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The field of robotics is revolutionizing a myriad of industries, by augmenting or supporting workers in manufacturing, assembly, transportation, warehousing, logistical support, and surgery. Despite the pervasive concern that robots may cost jobs, the experience with collaborative robots suggests that these emerging technologies improve efficiencies, productivity, and workplace satisfaction while at the same time having the potential to create new jobs. Surgical robots have made striking inroads in healthcare; on the other hand, the development and incorporation of robots programmed for autonomous logistical support or for collaborating in physical therapy, nursing, perioperative support, and pharmacy have lagged far behind. This chapter reviews emerging robotic innovations which may increasingly play a role in various hospital operational processes.

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Lonner, J.H., Zangrilli, J., Saini, S. (2019). Emerging Robotic Technologies and Innovations for Hospital Process Improvement. In: Lonner, J. (eds) Robotics in Knee and Hip Arthroplasty. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16593-2_23

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