Veebot Blood-Drawing Robot

Jul-30-13 The Veebot robot automates some of the processes of blood draws and IV insertions, helping to relieve patient discomfort (if you can get past the creep-out factor).

Created by a California start-up of the same name, the Veebot uses an infrared light and camera to locate a good vein, and then compares the image with a database of vein anatomy. At the same time, an ultrasound confirms whether or not the vein has enough flow for a successful blood draw. Once the best vein has been chosen, the robot arm positions itself and inserts the needle.

The process takes under a minute, and tests have proven that the Veebot can locate the best vein with 83 percent accuracy—about the same accuracy rate as a human phlebotomist.

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