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The Robotic Circulating Nurse: A World’s-First Prototype to Support Clinicians

June 29, 2026 by Lukas Bernhard, Oskar Baumann, Carl Scheppach, Patrik Schwingenschlögl, Clemens Kössler, Waldemar Haag, Carolin Müller, Hubertus Feussner, Alois Knoll, Dirk Wilhelm

Abstract: Mobile service robotics is a promising technology for assisting hospital workflows, thereby relieving clinical staff from cumbersome tasks and battling today’s ongoing problem of severe personnel shortages. To that end, we present the world’s first robotic circulating nurse (RCN), a novel mobile robotic assistance system, which aims to support clinicians during … [Read more...] about The Robotic Circulating Nurse: A World’s-First Prototype to Support Clinicians

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As the flagship magazine of the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine (RAM) covers the latest developments in robotics and automation. Its scope ranges from cutting-edge technological advances to emerging social, economic, ethical, and policy issues shaping the field.  Published quarterly (March, June, September, and December), RAM features both high-impact original research articles written in an engaging and accessible style, as well as reviews, columns and opinion pieces addressing a wide range of timely topics.

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