Swisslog Healthcare, Diligent Robotics to bring last-mile delivery to hospitals - The Robot Report

Swisslog Healthcare has formed a strategic alliance with Diligent Robotics to introduce autonomous last-mile delivery robots, specifically the Moxi robot, into hospitals across the U.S. This partnership aims to enhance hospital logistics by integrating Swisslog’s transport and pharmacy automation systems with Diligent’s autonomous mobile manipulation robots (AMMRs). The collaboration is designed to streamline workflows, automate routine tasks, and improve patient care by enabling faster, more accurate delivery of medications and other critical items, including high-risk drugs like pediatric chemotherapy and narcotics. The alliance also seeks to complement existing pneumatic tube systems with robotic solutions capable of handling deliveries that are too large or sensitive for tubes. The service robotics market in healthcare is projected to grow significantly, and this partnership addresses the increasing demand for efficient, end-to-end hospital logistics solutions. Swisslog and Diligent Robotics emphasize that their combined technology will improve tracking and traceability of transported goods, reduce operational waste, and allow healthcare staff to focus more on patient care. Dilig