can be provided. attention, automatic transport. and away from patients, there is automation. robotic portering delivers most supplies around the hospital, including to operating theatres and meals for the wards. they even have their own lifts. because they do the heavy manual work, staff injuries have been reduced. robot technology is also at work in the hospital pharmacy. orders for medicines are processed rapidly and made ready for clinical teams. pharmacists say it improves patient safety by eliminating human error. whether they are moving supplies around hospitals or having direct contact with patients, robotic devices are thought to offer potentially major long term benefits to the nhs. but there are big questions over what that will mean for patients experiences and the impact on staff.
with the bristol robotics laboratory looking at future care of patients in their own homes. this device can be controlled remotely to help with basic household tasks. ok, i am sending kyren to you now. be careful as it moves. technology can clearly help those who need assistance at home but might people feel they lose out from lack of human contact? in no way are we looking to replace people, because i myself wouldn t want that. so i wouldn t want to think about that as a possibility for anyone else. the idea here is to augment and improve the care provision and the quality of care that can be provided. attention, automatic transport. and away from patients, there is automation. robotic portering delivers most supplies around the hospital, including to operating theatres and meals for the wards. they even have their own lifts. because they do the heavy