ROBOTS IN FOCUS
The largest hospital Automated Guided Vehicle ( AGV ) fleet in Australia and New Zealand
The fleet delivers hot and cold food and beverages , laundry , pharmaceuticals , sterilised items and other supplies as well as several forms of waste between the patient wards and the kitchens , stores and the many other functional areas within the hospital . These flat , stainless steel robotic devices , measuring 1.7m in length , 60cm in width and just over 30cm in height , can carry large trolleys with goods at average walking pace and can talk to lifts , specific doors and portable phones .
• A fleet of 25 RA-GVs .
• Contour / Range-sensing navigation .
• Trolley pick / drop stations with automatic RFID signalling .
• Automatic Park ’ n ’ Charge area .
• Central fleet control station with automatic scheduling of RA-GV movements plus elevator & auto-door activation controls .
Benefits include :
• Greater efficiency & traceability .
• Increased safety .
• Reduced costs .
• Less damage to equipment .
• More staff time can be reallocated to direct patient care .