Robotics and Automation in Nursing Care
Robots and automated systems are starting to take on routine tasks in hospitals and care homes, from delivering medicines to lifting and moving patients. For nurses, this can mean less physical strain and more time for skilled, human care.
The Robotics and Automation in Nursing Care session at Nursing Science 2027 brings together nurses, engineers and researchers testing these tools in real settings. Robotics works hand in hand with software intelligence, linking this session with AI and emerging technologies in nursing.
Key Topics in Robotics and Automation in Nursing Care
- Service and delivery robots in hospitals
- Automated medication dispensing systems
- Robot-assisted surgery and the perioperative nurse
- Patient lifting and transfer robots
- Social and companion robots
- Exoskeletons and rehabilitation robotics
- Smart beds, sensors and automated monitoring
- Human-robot interaction and patient acceptance
- Workforce impact and nurse safety
- Ethical and safety standards for care robots
Recent Advances in Robotics and Automation in Nursing Care
Robot-assisted surgery is now common in many hospitals, changing the role of theatre and recovery nurses, as discussed in anesthesia and perianesthesia nursing. Robotic gait trainers and exoskeletons are also helping patients walk again in rehabilitation nursing.
In care homes, companion robots and sensor-based monitoring are being tested to reduce loneliness and detect falls, a growing area in geriatric nursing and elderly care. Research is now focusing on how patients and nurses accept these technologies in daily care.
Who Should Attend the Robotics and Automation in Nursing Care Session
- Clinical nurses using robotic or automated systems
- Perioperative and surgical nurses
- Nurse informaticians and innovation leads
- Biomedical engineers and robotics developers
- Care home and long-term care leaders
- Researchers in health technology
Why Present Your Research in Robotics and Automation in Nursing Care
Nursing Science 2027 gives you an international audience for robotics and automation research in care. You can share real-world results and discuss workforce planning with experts in nursing management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a working robot to present in this session?
No. Studies on attitudes, readiness, design and ethics of robotics in nursing are also welcome.
Can engineers and developers submit abstracts?
Yes, especially when working with nurses on research or evaluation.
When is Nursing Science 2027?
Nursing Science 2027 takes place from 17 to 19 May 2027 in London, UK.