Robots Beaker and Hyia Assist Nurses at St. Anthony's Hospital

Introduction of New Robotic Staff

• 🏥 St. Anthony's Hospital has welcomed two new employees, Beaker and Hyia, who work 24/7 without taking days off.
• 🤖 These robots are designed to assist nurses by picking up and delivering labs and prescriptions.
• 💡 The primary goal of introducing these robots is to allow nurses to spend more time directly with their patients.

Beaker's Role and Efficiency

• ⚡ Beaker is described as an efficient worker who can communicate with elevators and doors to navigate the hospital.
• 🔬 He is tasked with picking up labs from various floors, such as the third-floor ICU, and delivering them to the first-floor laboratory.
• 📊 Hospital staff report that Beaker saves them approximately 35 trips to the lab each day, freeing up valuable nursing time.

Inspiration and Implementation

• 💡 The idea for using robots in the hospital was inspired by seeing a similar robot delivering items at a Miami hotel.
• 🎨 The hospital collaborated with the robot's company to design a custom uniform for Beaker, complete with scrubs and a stethoscope.
• ✅ Beaker's successful integration led to the hiring of a second robot, Hyia, to further support hospital operations.

Hyia's Contribution and Cost

• 💰 The St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation donated $119,000 for each robot.
• 💊 Hyia assists with picking up and delivering prescriptions, complementing Beaker's lab delivery duties.
• ⏱️ The robots are intended to save nursing and pharmacy teams minutes each hour, which accumulates to significant time savings weekly.

Naming and Significance

• 🧪 Beaker was named after the beakers commonly used in laboratories.
• ⚕️ Hyia was named after the Greek goddess of health.
• 🚀 The introduction of these robots highlights an innovative approach to improving hospital efficiency and patient care.