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appalachiablue

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7. I wonder why 'service robots' are called 'nurses' & not hospital or medical supply assistants if they're only

Reply to Jirel (Reply #6)

Tue Jun 16, 2026, 07:24 PM

14 hrs ago

intended to handle objects and not care for patients directly. And no degree of course.

Thanks for info about automated supply systems and transport in hospitals.

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Robot Nurses Begin Working At Odessa Hospital in Texas ⛑ [View all] appalachiablue 15 hrs ago OP

I would be freaked out if one of these came into my room...I'm not sure I like it... wcmagumba 15 hrs ago #1

IK. Script mentions robot transports supplies, nada about direct work with patients but who knows. appalachiablue 14 hrs ago #3

Well, I'm sure this is *much* cheaper than hiring actual humans at a livable wage. nt eppur_se_muova 14 hrs ago #2

!! The bottom line definitely. Tx for posting. appalachiablue 14 hrs ago #4

Nope............... Lovie777 14 hrs ago #5

Meh. They just carry stuff. Jirel 14 hrs ago #6

I wonder why 'service robots' are called 'nurses' & not hospital or medical supply assistants if they're only appalachiablue 14 hrs ago #7

I've seen pneumatic tubes used for transporting Ilsa 13 hrs ago #9

The hospital IT dept I worked in some 20-30 years ago had those tubes, they were fun and worked well for small items... wcmagumba 13 hrs ago #10

Yes, thanks for posting. appalachiablue 12 hrs ago #11

Robots could easily be used to deliver drinks, supplies etc. Callie1979 13 hrs ago #8

Ok appalachiablue 12 hrs ago #12