Meet YuMi: A Robot Nurse Built to Make the Rounds

As Baby Boomers get older, new tech like robotics, artificial intelligence and automation could help deliver care to more people with fewer resources.

By Carl Engelking
Dec 19, 2019 6:00 PMDec 19, 2019 8:52 PM
YuMi lab robot concept
YuMi is a robot helper designed to work alongside medical staff and lab workers. (Credit: ABB)

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ABB’s robotic lab technician, YuMi, and Nurse Ratched have more in common than might appear at first blush. They’re both cold; they’re both heartless; and they both really want to help you take your meds.

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