Robots in Healthcare News
Healthcare companion market offers new robotics opportunities
The healthcare companion robotics market is rapidly expanding as hospitals, elder‑care centers, and home‑care settings adopt robots for telepresence, surgery, logistics, sanitation, and emotional support. Driven by aging populations, automation demand, and government initiatives, the sector is projected to surge from $1 billion in 2024 to $11 billion by 2037 despite cost and privacy challenges.
Sarasota Memorial robotic pet study shows benefits for dementia patients
A year-long clinical trial at Sarasota Memorial Hospital (SMH) has proven that robotic pets significantly enhance patient outcomes for those with dementia. For nurses, these “social robots” provide a vital, non-pharmacological way to manage agitation and anxiety as patients transition from acute hospital care to home recovery.
Stanford, Princeton scientists launch MedOS AI-XR-cobot clinical system
Researchers have debuted MedOS, a system that combines smart glasses, AI, and cobots into a unified clinical platform. For “Hospital at Home” models, MedOS allows home-health nurses to operate robotic assistants remotely with precision, providing a “digital twin” of the patient’s recovery environment in real-time.
Humanoid Robots in Healthcare: How They’re Transforming Patient Care, Surgery, and Eldercare in 2026
The GR-1 humanoid is being deployed this week for bionic-assisted therapy, handling the heavy lifting of gait training. This provides rehab nurses with a tireless partner that maintains perfect procedural consistency, allowing the nurse to focus on the cognitive and emotional milestones of patient recovery.
Robotic Nurse Assistant Market Overview of Regulatory Pathways and Approval
New market data released today confirms the robotic nurse assistant sector has surged to $1.81 billion, driven by urgent needs to mitigate staff shortages. For bedside nurses, this indicates a massive influx of autonomous teammates designed to handle repetitive tasks like supply delivery and patient monitoring, aiming to reduce the physical “logistical drag” on human staff.
How Singapore’s eldercare industry is gearing up for the silver tsunami with robots, motion sensors and smart gadgets
Singapore has successfully integrated motion-sensing robots and smart gadgets into the homes of 5,000 seniors post-discharge. This pilot shows a significant decrease in readmissions, as the robots detect subtle changes in patient behavior, allowing nurses to intervene virtually before a medical crisis occurs.
Meet the robot dog with a very special purpose
Originally a social robot, Tombot’s “Jennie” has been updated for 2026 with medical monitoring features. In home-based dementia care, it provides realistic emotional support while tracking patient vitals and alerting nurses to potential emergencies, acting as a non-threatening 24/7 monitor for recently discharged seniors.
Are robots the solution to the crisis in older-person care?
This Nature report examines the multi-billion dollar investment in socially assistive robots. While debates continue regarding the “human element,” nurses are finding that these robots successfully bridge the social isolation gap post-discharge, which is a major predictor of hospital readmission for the elderly.
Can Humanoid Robots Like 1X’s NEO Be the Next Home Care Revolution?
1X Technologies has officially released its “NEO” humanoid robot, priced at $20,000 for early adopters. Specifically built for home care, NEO uses “tiered autonomy” to assist post-discharge patients with physical chores. For nurses, it offers a “teleoperation” mode, providing a remote physical presence to assess patients and their environment.
AI Care Companion Robot Market Growth Analysis, Dynamics, Key Players and Innovations, Outlook and Forecast 2026-2034
The AI Care Companion Robot market was valued at $27.37 million in 2025 and is projected to grow to $169 million by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.3%. The report analyzes market dynamics, key players, and innovations shaping this rapid expansion.
Robots, already in hospitals, are ready to roll in other industries
At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, robots like nurse assistants are already performing tasks such as delivering supplies and collecting lab samples. Their success in healthcare is paving the way for broader adoption across other industries, signaling a shift toward more integrated robotic support in everyday operations.
Medtronic announces first surgery with Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery system in the U.S. performed at Cleveland Clinic
On February 17, 2026, the Cleveland Clinic performed the first commercial US surgery using Medtronic’s Hugo™ robotic-assisted surgery system. For OR nurses, this modular system’s mobile footprint and flexible design are intended to solve scheduling bottlenecks and allow more surgical teams to operate simultaneously using high-tech assistance.