Development of robotic delivery system in multistore hospital building
Project Status: set-up
Start Date: May 2026
End Date: April 2029
Budget (total): 661.9 K€
Effort: 20.3 PY
Project-ID: C2025/1-16
Name: Vytautas Bučinskas
Company: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Vilnius Tech)
Country: Lithuania
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Vilnius Tech), Lithuania
Respublican Vilnius University Hospital/ Vilnius University, Lithuania
MB Proscientia, Lithuania
Warsaw University of Tecnology (WUT), Poland
Phoenix Surowce sp.Z.o.o, Poland
National University “Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic”, Ukraine
Abstract
The pilot multinational project for developing an autonomous robotic system for medicine and instrument delivery in hospitals is a groundbreaking initiative involving six partners from Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine. This project aims to revolutionize healthcare logistics by leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). These robots are designed to navigate complex hospital layouts, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of medical supplies and instruments, thereby improving patient care and safety.
By automating these critical logistics tasks, hospitals can enhance operational efficiency, reduce labor costs, and minimize human error. The integration of robot integrators into the business scheme further amplifies these benefits. Robot integrators specialize in seamlessly incorporating robotic systems into existing hospital infrastructure, ensuring smooth operation and interoperability with other technologies. Their expertise in customization and optimization allows hospitals to tailor robotic solutions to specific needs, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the system.
This collaboration between the six partners ensures a diverse range of expertise and resources, fostering innovation and robust development of the robotic system. The project not only streamlines workflows but also frees up healthcare staff to focus on more patient-centric activities, ultimately leading to substantial cost savings and a competitive edge in the healthcare industry. Moreover, robot integrators can provide ongoing support and maintenance, ensuring the longevity and reliability of the robotic systems. This initiative represents a significant step towards modernizing healthcare logistics and improving the overall quality of patient care across Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine.
