New smart robots revolutionizing healthcare at MacKay Memorial Hospital in Taiwan
MacKay Memorial Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan, has introduced cutting-edge smart robots that are set to transform the healthcare landscape. These robots, developed in collaboration with cloud and AI technology provider Ubitus, are powered by NVIDIA technology and are designed to enhance logistics, safety, and patient experience within the hospital.
The innovative robots at MacKay Memorial Hospital
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An NVIDIA ACE virtual assistant-powered robot
This robot assists with hospital registration, provides companionship to patients, and helps navigate them through the hospital.
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A humanoid robot with dual arms
This robot autonomously transports specimens and handles materials, streamlining logistics within the hospital.
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A four-legged robot for environmental monitoring
This robot performs tasks such as gas detection, thermal sensing, and water leakage detection, contributing to safety and efficiency within the hospital.
These robots are equipped with advanced technologies such as NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, Meta’s Llama 4 large language models, and NVIDIA Riva for natural, multilingual interactions.
Impact and future plans
CEO of MacKay Memorial Hospital, Dr. Chia-Shiang Lin, highlighted the importance of these smart robot deployments in enhancing patient service quality, optimizing workflows, and improving safety management within the hospital. Ubitus, the technology partner, plans to expand the deployment of smart robots across various departments including emergency, inpatient, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings.
Industry trends
Smart robots are gaining traction in healthcare globally. Taichung Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan recently introduced a smart nursing robot named Nurabot to support nurses in various tasks, resulting in a significant reduction in workload. Changi General Hospital in Singapore also trialled autonomous robots in its emergency department to enhance patient care and efficiency.
