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In reply to the discussion: Robot Nurses Begin Working At Odessa Hospital in Texas ⛑ [View all]

appalachiablue

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14. The way I see it. Rolling trash cans for transporting supplies with no 'nursing skills.'
Reply to Sweet Rosie Red (Reply #13)
Wed Jun 17, 2026, 09:44 PM
9 hrs ago

Nursing is a skilled profession!

These things are automated autonomous trolleys.

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Robot Nurses Begin Working At Odessa Hospital in Texas ⛑ [View all] appalachiablue Tuesday OP
I would be freaked out if one of these came into my room...I'm not sure I like it... wcmagumba Tuesday #1
IK. Script mentions robot transports supplies, nada about direct work with patients but who knows. appalachiablue Tuesday #3
Well, I'm sure this is *much* cheaper than hiring actual humans at a livable wage. nt eppur_se_muova Tuesday #2
!! The bottom line definitely. Tx for posting. appalachiablue Tuesday #4
Nope............... Lovie777 Tuesday #5
Meh. They just carry stuff. Jirel Tuesday #6
I wonder why 'service robots' are called 'nurses' & not hospital or medical supply assistants if they're only appalachiablue Tuesday #7
I've seen pneumatic tubes used for transporting Ilsa Tuesday #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 Tuesday #10
Yes, thanks for posting. appalachiablue Tuesday #11
Robots could easily be used to deliver drinks, supplies etc. Callie1979 Tuesday #8
Ok appalachiablue Tuesday #12
These are not nursing tasks! Sweet Rosie Red 10 hrs ago #13
The way I see it. Rolling trash cans for transporting supplies with no 'nursing skills.' appalachiablue 9 hrs ago #14
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