A Robot That Can Draw Your Blood Is Coming To The U.S.

Vitestro, a Dutch medical robotics company, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its autonomous blood-drawing robot, which is set to launch in the United States. The device, which uses AI-guided ultrasound to locate veins and robotic technology to insert the needle, aims to improve accuracy and reduce the workload on healthcare professionals. Vitestro's robot is expected to address the shortage of trained phlebotomists and enhance patient experience by minimizing the number of failed needle sticks.