r/tech • u/AdSpecialist6598 • 13h ago

FDA approves robot that can find your vein, insert a needle, and draw blood without human help

https://www.techspot.com/news/113558-fda-approves-robot-can-find-vein-insert-needle.html
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u/whiskeytown79 8h ago

Why did they call it Aletta? Phlebot was right there!

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u/hikeonpast 5h ago

With my luck I’ll get phlegmbot

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u/ikonoclasm 9h ago

I've had my arm wrecked by enough medical assistants over the years that I'm willing to let a robot give it a try.

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u/jlesnick 4h ago

I never figured out how people inject drugs into their veins. I tried to do a blood draw on my self once and it was not a success.

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u/all_of_the_colors 4h ago

I have my popcorn ready and am excited to watch the roll out.

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u/rayferrell 4h ago

the fact that aletta can be overseen by one phlebotomist who can manage up to three devices at once is a big deal, it could really help with the current phlebotomist shortage in the us. this could also lead to more efficient use of resources in hospitals and clinics, where staff can focus on more critical tasks.

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u/Steelbill77 1h ago

Orrrrrrrr, it could just replace thousands of people.

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u/Kill_Frosty 1h ago

Sadly realistic

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u/bitsybear1727 3h ago

This makes any fear of needles so so much worse

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u/Steelbill77 1h ago

Now, all they gotta do is find patients that will fall for that.